Laredo, Webb County, Texas
Laredo: Border city in Texas, USA
About
Laredo is a city located in the county of Webb in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 236,091 and a population density of 889 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 263,640 inhabitants.
The city was created 268 years ago in 1754.
Quick Facts about Laredo
| Population : | 263,640 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Webb County |
| Postal code : | 78040–78046, 78049 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 956 |
| Area : | 265.69 km2 |
| Altitude : | 449 feet / 137 meters |
| Capital city : | Laredo is capital of Republic of the Rio Grande |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1755 (268 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone, UTC−05:00, UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 11:24:11 (31st January 2023) |
| Density : | 992 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 10.45% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Laredo is located at 27°30'23"N 99°30'27"W (27.5064100, -99.5075400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Laredo
Pete Saenz ,
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- Lower Hutt
- Murray Bridge
- Tainan
- Tijuana
- Torreón
Demographics
The population of Laredo increased by 10.45% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2006 | 231,470 | - | 100039 |
| 2010 | 236,091 | 1.96% | census |
| 2011 | 241,195 | 2.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 245,728 | 1.84% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 249,602 | 1.55% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 252,734 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 255,271 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 257,862 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 259,324 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 260,856 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 262,491 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 263,640 | 0.44% | estimation process |
Other Places in Laredo
1 Laredo Police Department
4712 Maher Ave, Laredo, TX 78041 ➦ Show Map
☎ +19567952800 🔗 Url
2 Laredo City Hall
1110 Houston St, Laredo, TX 78040 ➦ Show Map
☎ +19567917300 🔗 Url
3 Rio Bravo City Hall
1701 Centeno Ln, Laredo, TX 78046 ➦ Show Map
☎ +19567909500 🔗 Url
4 City of Laredo - Building Development Services Department
1413 Houston St, Laredo, TX 78040 ➦ Show Map
☎ +19567941625 🔗 Url
5 City Hall Annex
1102 Bob Bullock Loop, Laredo, TX 78043 ➦ Show Map
☎ +19567276400 🔗 Url
6 City of Laredo - Main Office - Utilities Department
5816 Daugherty Ave, Laredo, TX 78041 ➦ Show Map
☎ +19567212000 🔗 Url
7 El Cenizo City Hall
507 Cadena, Laredo, TX 78046 ➦ Show Map
☎ +19567129107 🔗 Url
8 Laredo Human Resources Department
1102 Bob Bullock Loop, Laredo, TX 78043 ➦ Show Map
☎ +19567227444 🔗 Url
9 Laredo Public Works Department
5512 Thomas Ave, Laredo, TX 78041 ➦ Show Map
☎ +19567952500 🔗 Url
10 Laredo City Secretary
1110 Houston St, Laredo, TX 78040 ➦ Show Map
☎ +19567917308 🔗 Url
People born in Laredo (77)
People born in Laredo, including Republican politician Tom DeLay, shot putter and discus thrower Earlene Brown, parapsychologist José Silva, .
List
- Abraham Kazen (American politician (1919-1987)) he was born in 17/01/1919
- Clementina Díaz y de Ovando (Mexican writer and academic) she was born in 07/11/1916
- Alfonso Gomez-Rejon (Film director, television director) he was born in 06/11/1972
- John P. Wheeler III (American medical examiner; presidential aide to three U.S. presidents) he was born in 14/12/1944
- Henry Cuellar (American politician) he was born in 19/09/1955
- Edgar Valdez Villarreal (Mexican American suspected drug lord) he was born in 11/09/1973
- Poncho Sanchez (American musician) he was born in 30/10/1951
- Federico Peña (U.S. Secretary of Transportation, 1993-1997) he was born in 01/01/1947
- Quico Canseco (American businessman and politician) he was born in 30/07/1949
- Kathleen King von Alvensleben (German architect) she was born in 05/12/1959
- Kaleb Canales (American basketball coach) he was born in 07/07/1978
- Orlando Canizales (American boxer) he was born in 25/11/1965
- Freddie Benavides (American baseball player) he was born in 07/04/1966
- Albert Huffstickler (American writer) he was born in 17/12/1927
- Alex Andrade (American martial artist) he was born in 14/05/1974
- Alicia Dickerson Montemayor (American Latino activist) she was born in 06/08/1902
- Ana Rodriguez (American model) she was born in 20/01/1986
- Barrie Karp (American activist (1945-2019)) she was born in 01/01/1945
Schools in Laredo
College & universities near Laredo, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 226134 | Laredo College | Laredo (TX) | 78040-4395 |
| 226125 | Laredo Beauty College Inc | Laredo (TX) | 78040 |
| 486503 | Laredo CHI Academy Beauty School | Laredo (TX) | 78041-6540 |
| 226152 | Texas A & M International University | Laredo (TX) | 78041-1900 |
Post offices near Laredo
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| El Centr Post Office | Laredo (TX) | 78040 |
| Lared Post Office | Laredo (TX) | 78041 |
| Del Mar Post Office | Laredo (TX) | 78045 |
| San Ygna Post Office | San Ygnacio (TX) | 78067 |
| Oilton Post Office | Oilton (TX) | 78371 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Laredo , Missouri city in Missouri, USA with a population of 184 people.
Other cities in Webb County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Webb County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Bravo | 4,608 | City in Webb County, Texas, United States |
| Cactus | 3,235 | City in Texas, USA |
| El Cenizo | 3,092 | City in Webb County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Laredo distances to largest Texas cities
