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Granjeno, Texas
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 Granjeno, Texas
Location in Texas
Granjeno, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hidalgo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.30 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Land | 0.30 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
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| • Total | 283 |
| • Density | 930.92/sq mi (359.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78572
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-30608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1336821 |
Granjeno is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 283 at the 2020 census. The city sits on the banks of the Rio Grande, near the border with Mexico. Its name comes from the granjeno tree (Celtis pallida) or spiny hackberry.
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History
Founded in the late 18th century, Granjeno has a history that predates Texas statehood. Granjeno Cemetery was established in 1872 with burials from both sides of the Rio Grande. By the mid-1930s, the community consisted of several dwellings. A school established in Granjeno by 1948. Our Lady of Fatima Church was established in 1954 on land donated by Jose Concepcion Anzaldua. During the 1960s, growth in the community was stimulated by the development of a colonia. The population was estimated at 545 in 1976. Ten years later, that figure had decreased to 450. On January 26, 1993, Granjeno was incorporated as a city. The population was just over 300 in 2000. Mayor (Yvette Cabrera) and two commissioners (Jennifer Alvarez and Mike Cisneros)
Granjeno is adjacent to the Anzalduas County Park, which is known for its moss-covered trees. Construction on the nearby Anzalduas International Bridge began in mid-2007 and the bridge became operational in late 2009.
El Granjeno Cemetery (Texas Historic Landmark) was established in 1872 with the burial of Don Antonio Garza. His brother, Don Juan Garza Escheverria, donated the surrounding land for use by the communities of El Granjeno and nearby Madero. A native of Reynosa, Mexico, Don Juan (born 1854) is buried there, along with many of his descendants. Specific instructions were spelled out in historic documents that the rear of the cemetery was to be reserved only for the burial of direct descendants of Don Juan Garza Escheverria. Also interred there are veterans of the Civil War, World War I and the Vietnam War.
Geography
Granjeno is located at 26°8′18″N 98°18′13″W / 26.13833°N 98.30361°W (26.138316, –98.303484). It is situated off the junction of FM 494 and Old Military Road in southern Hidalgo County, approximately four miles southwest of McAllen. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 313 | — | |
| 2010 | 293 | −6.4% | |
| 2020 | 283 | −3.4% | |
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Granjeno is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas.
2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 3 | 1.06% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 2 | 0.71% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 1 | 0.35% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 2 | 0.71% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 275 | 97.17% |
| Total | 283 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 283 people, 143 households, and 91 families residing in the city.
Education
Public education in the city of Granjeno is provided by the Hidalgo Independent School District. It is zoned to Salinas Elementary School, Ida Diaz Jr. High School, and Hidalgo Early College High School.
In addition, South Texas Independent School District operates magnet schools that serve the community.
See also
In Spanish: Granjeno (Texas) para niños
