Hidalgo County, county in New Mexico, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 875,200 inhabitants. The county was created 105 years ago in 1919. Its county seat is Lordsburg.
There are 2 city/town in Hidalgo County, TX. The largest city of Hidalgo County is Citrus City with a population of 2,321. Other cities include and César Chávez population 1,929
Sitting along the southern tip of Texas near the Mexican border, Hidalgo County incorporates a blend of small rural towns and larger suburban cities. At its heart is McAllen, the county seat and cultural hub for the region.
McAllen has experienced tremendous growth in recent decades, driven by trade and the establishment of medical centers. The city offers plenty of retail therapy at popular malls and shopping centers. Outdoor aficionados find refuge in McAllen's Quinta Mazatlan nature center and trails.
Just west sits the city of Edinburg, home to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Edinburg boasts a thriving downtown district and historic architecture. The city of Mission holds claim to Texas' oldest continuously cultivated citrus orchard.
Smaller towns like Mercedes, Weslaco, and San Juan retain their rural heritage and charm. From bustling McAllen to quiet colonias, Hidalgo County's diverse cities and towns embody the blend of cultures that gives South Texas its flavor. Home to both opportunity and tradition, it's an area shaped by its past and growing into its future.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hidalgo County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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César Chávez | American labor leader, community organizer, businessman, and Latino American civil rights activist | 1,929 |
Citrus City | Census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas | 2,321 |