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Banquete, Texas
Banquete (/bæŋˈkɛti/ bang-KET-ee) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Nueces County, Texas, United States. Banquete is located at the intersection of State Highway 44 and FM 666, 23 miles west of Corpus Christi. Banquete should not be confused with Rancho Banquete, a census-designated place situated several miles west of the community.

Banquete is a new CDP as of the 2010 census with a population of 726.

Geography

Banquete is located at 27°48′2″N 97°47′50″W / 27.80056°N 97.79722°W / 27.80056; -97.79722 (27.800641, -97.797179). The CDP has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6.0 km), all land.

History

Banquete was named for a four-day feast honoring the completion of a road linking San Patricio, Texas, with Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The community was also a stop on the Texas Mexican Railway, and was also the place of Camp Charles Russell, a military camp to train CSA soldiers.

Education

The Banquete Independent School District serves area students. Their latest graduating class consisted of 55 seniors.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Banquete has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2010726—
U.S. Decennial Census
1850–1900 1910
1920 1930 1940
1950 1960 1970
1980 1990 2000
2010

Notable person

References

  1. ^ Banquete, TX - Handbook of Texas.
  2. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Counts, 2010 Census of Population and Housing" (PDF). Texas: 2010.
  3. ^ "Banquete, Texas :: Boundary Map of Banquete, Texas". Archived from the original on December 30, 2016. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
  4. ^ Banquete, Texas - Texas Escapes Online Magazine.
  5. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Nueces County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  6. ^ Climate Summary for Banquete, Texas
  7. ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". US Census Bureau.
  8. ^ "1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  11. ^ "1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  12. ^ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  13. ^ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  14. ^ "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  15. ^ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  16. ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  17. ^ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  18. ^ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  19. ^ "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  20. ^ "About Konni". konniburton.com. Retrieved December 1, 2014.

27°48′22″N 97°47′46″W / 27.80611°N 97.79611°W / 27.80611; -97.79611


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