Hidalgo, Texas
City · Population 15,164 · #193 in Texas
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About Hidalgo
Set in the southern part of Texas, Hidalgo is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 15,164.
Officially, Hidalgo is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.35 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,816 residents per square mile.
📰 Hidalgo News Today
- Hidalgo County officially recognizes Breastfeeding Awareness Month MyRGV.com · Aug 18
- Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office to host back-to-school bash on Tuesday ValleyCentral.com · Aug 17
- Hidalgo County residents urged to fill out damage survey after rain KRGV · Aug 17
- How an STC Dual Credit Alumna Is Guarding Hidalgo County Mega Doctor News · Aug 12
- Hidalgo County Democrats face online ridicule for hanging Chilean flag during meeting San Antonio Current · Jul 28
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Hidalgo Unique
- Positioned in southern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 15,164.
- Easy reach of McAllen (8 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Hidalgo
- Nava’s BBQ — barbecue
- Restaurante Mi Angel — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Old Hidalgo Pumphouse · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hidalgo
- Precinct 2 Inclusive Park reviews ★
- Hidalgo Memorial Park reviews ★
- Hidalgo Park Museum reviews ★
- Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area - Kelly Unit reviews ★
- Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge · Nature reserve reviews ★
- McAllen Park reviews ★
- Valle Alto Park - Hidalgo Municipal Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Hidalgo
- DIAZ J H
- DR ALEJO SALINAS JR EL
- HIDALGO EARLY COLLEGE H S
- HIDALGO EARLY START ACADEMY
- HIDALGO EL
- HIDALGO J J A E P
- VALLEY VIEW EARLY COLLEGE CAMPUS
- VALLEY VIEW EL
- VALLEY VIEW H S
- VALLEY VIEW SOUTH EL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Sergio Coronado
Population (2024)15,164
Rank in state#193 of 1,224
Land area8.35 sq mi
Density1,816/sq mi
Coordinates26.1089, -98.2462