Relampago
Census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas
Relampago is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hidalgo County, Texas, with 129 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 69 ft (21 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Progreso, 3.2 miles W.
- 129residents (2020 Census)
- 69 ftelevation · 21 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 4.0 km²
- 84 / sq mipopulation density
- 78579ZIP code
About Relampago
Relampago is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 129 at the 2020 United States Census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The town was named for the Relampago Ranch, a rancho started in 1856 by José María Mora and Thaddeus Rhodes. Relámpago is Spanish and Portuguese for "lightning flash." The town for some years has been a first stop on the so-called ferrocarril subterráneo for migrants.
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Relampago had 129 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 129 |
|---|---|
| Density | 84 per sq mi (32 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Relampago at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 129 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.54 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.0851° N, 97.9059° W |
| ZIP code | 78579 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4861532 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Relampago
- Progreso3.2 mi W
- Progreso Lakes3.6 mi W
- Santa Maria3.7 mi E
- Iglesia Antigua4.6 mi E
- Mercedes4.8 mi N
- Llano Grande5.0 mi NW
- Bixby5.2 mi NE
- Bluetown5.5 mi E
- Villa Verde6.4 mi NW
- Heidelberg6.9 mi N
- La Feria7.0 mi NE
- Weslaco7.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Relampago
What county is Relampago in?
Relampago is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
What is the population of Relampago, TX?
129 people lived in Relampago at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Relampago, TX?
The ZIP code of Relampago is 78579.
What is the elevation of Relampago?
69 feet (21 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Relampago?
Progreso (3.2 mi), Progreso Lakes (3.6 mi), Santa Maria (3.7 mi), Iglesia Antigua (4.6 mi), Mercedes (4.8 mi).
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