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Benavides, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Duval |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.77 sq mi (4.59 km2) |
| • Land | 1.77 sq mi (4.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,183 |
| • Density | 668.4/sq mi (257.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78341
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| Area code(s) | 361 |
| FIPS code | 48-07528 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1330408 |
Benavides (/ˌbɛnəˈviːdəs/ BEN-ə-VEE-dəs) is a city in Duval County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,183 at the 2020 census.
History
The town is named after Plácido Benavides (1837–1919), namesake nephew of Plácido Benavides (1810–1837), Tejano 1832 alcalde of Victoria, who served under Stephen F. Austin with Juan Seguin, in the Siege of Béxar.
Plácido Benavides whom the town is named after served in the Confederate States Army. After the war, he built his "Rancho Palo Alto" into one of the largest ranches in Duval County. In 1880, he agreed to let the county locate a railroad station on his property. In 1881, he donated 80 acres (32 ha) to establish the community that grew up around the station on the Texas Mexican Railway.
In 1882, Archie Parr arrived to manage the Sweden Ranch for the Lott & Nielson Pasture Company. The former schoolteacher and ranch hand later became a rancher, Texas state senator, and the first "Duke of Duval", political boss of the county. His middle son, George Berham Parr, succeeded him as El Patrón and Duke of Duval. Other descendants of Archie also figured prominently in county politics. In 1911, Archie campaigned unsuccessfully to move the county courthouse from San Diego to Benavides.
Geography
Benavides is located southeast of the center of Duval County at 27°35′48″N 98°24′43″W / 27.59667°N 98.41194°W (27.596677, –98.411884), in the valley of Santa Gertrudis Creek. Texas State Highway 359 runs through the city, leading northeastward 15 miles (24 km) to San Diego, the county seat, and southwestward 27 miles (43 km) to Hebbronville. Texas State Highway 339 also passes through Benavides, leading northwestward 24 miles (39 km) to Freer, and south 25 miles (40 km) to its terminus at TX 285.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Benavides has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 1,424 | — | |
| 1940 | 3,081 | — | |
| 1950 | 3,016 | −2.1% | |
| 1960 | 2,459 | −18.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,841 | −25.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,978 | 7.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,788 | −9.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,686 | −5.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,362 | −19.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,183 | −13.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 37 | 3.13% |
| Asian (NH) | 3 | 0.25% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 18 | 1.52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,125 | 95.1% |
| Total | 1,183 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,183 people, 622 households, and 460 families residing in the city.
Education
The city of Benavides is served by the Benavides Independent School District.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Benavides has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Notable person
- Oscar Carrillo, youngest ever mayor of Benavides and three-term member of the Texas House of Representatives
See also
In Spanish: Benavides (Texas) para niños
