Information on La Joya, Hidalgo County
The City of La Joya is located in the state of Texas, in Hidalgo County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
La Joya City HALL, Hidalgo County
| La Joya City Hall's address | La Joya La Joya Municipal Building PO Box H La Joya, TX 78560-0180 United States | |
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| Phone number of La Joya City Hall | +1 956-581-7002 | |
| La Joya, TX email | Not available | |
| La Joya official website | Not available | |
| Mayor of La Joya | Jose A. Salinas | |
| Hidalgo County, Texas: Vital Records | La Joya vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Texas birth certificate online | |
Common questions about La Joya
What county is La Joya TX in?La Joya, TX is located in Hidalgo County |
Where is La Joya, Texas ?La Joya lies in Hidalgo County, situated in the southern part of Texas, USA, near the Mexico border. It is part of the Rio Grande Valley region, approximately 15 miles west of McAllen. La Joya is located off U.S. Route 83, and it's close to the prominent landmarks of Rio Grande and Falcon State Park. |
La Joya administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Texas |
| County | Hidalgo - other counties in Texas |
Demography of La Joya
| Name of La Joya inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 3 985 inhabitants | 383 / 4 997 | ||
| Population density in La Joya | 1 378,0 pop/sq mi (532,0 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in La Joya, TX
This City does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near La Joya, TX
| Name | Street | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| PENITAS POST OFFICE | 500 TOM GILL ROAD | 9565854655 |
| MISSION POST OFFICE | 901 NORTH FRANCISCO AVENUE | 9565851481 |
| CITY OF ALTON | 509 SOUTH ALTON BOULEVARD | 9564320760 |
| MCALLEN DOWNTOWN STATION | 406 S 12TH STREET | 9569949800 |
| CITY OF MCALLEN-DOWNTOWN PARKING GARAGE | 221 SOUTH 15TH STREET | 9566811450 |
| MCALLEN POST OFFICE | 620 EAST PECAN BOULEVARD | 9569711701 |
| HIDALGO POST OFFICE | 920 EAST COMA AVENUE | 9568438685 |
| EDINBURG TX POST OFFICE | 410 SOUTH JACKSON ROAD | 9563833866 |
| CITY OF EDINBURG SECRETARY | 415 W UNIVERSITY DRIVE | 9563888205 |
| HIDALGO COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK | 100 NORTH CLOSNER | 9563182200 |
| RIO GRANDE CITY POST OFFICE | 500 W. EISENHOWER STREET | 9564873315 |
| DONNA POST OFFICE | 509 N SALINAS BOULEVARD | 9564643443 |
| ELSA POST OFFICE | 706 EAST EDINBURG AVENUE | 9562621611 |
| WESLACO POST OFFICE | 109 NORTH BORDER AVENUE | 9569687412 |
| ROMA POST OFFICE | 1724 EAST GRANT STREET | 9568491516 |
La Joya administrative numbers
| La Joya City code | 4840384 |
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| La Joya City postcode | 78560 |
Transportation modes in La Joya
| Airport | McAllen Miller International Airport 15.5 miles Valley International Airport 50.9 miles Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport 69.3 miles |
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La Joya territory
| La Joya area | 2,89 sq mi (7,49 km²) |
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| La Joya altitude | 171 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 26.2486 Longitude: -98.4746 Latitude: 26° 14' 55'' North Longitude: 98° 28' 29'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
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| Cities twinned with La Joya | Currently, the town La Joya isn’t twinned |
| Natural parks | La Joya isn't part of a natural park |
What is La Joya close to?
| Nearby cities include: Penitas, Sullivan City, Palmview and Gustavo Díaz Ordáz | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sullivan City | Sullivan City | Alton |
| Sullivan City |  | Penitas |
 Gustavo Díaz Ordáz | Penitas | Penitas |
| Penitas 1.9 miles | Sullivan City 5.9 miles | Palmview 6.1 miles |
| Gustavo Díaz Ordaz 7.4 miles | Mission 10 miles | Alton 10.4 miles |
| La Grulla 10.9 miles | Palmhurst 11.1 miles | Granjeno 13.1 miles |
| McAllen 14.3 miles | Reynosa 16.5 miles | Hidalgo 17.2 miles |
| Pharr 17.9 miles | Edinburg 19.8 miles | San Juan 20.4 miles |
| Alamo 22.6 miles | Camargo 23 miles | Rio Grande City 23.4 miles |
| Donna 26.7 miles | Río Bravo 30 miles | Elsa 30 miles |
Distance between La Joya and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1305 miles | Houston : 309 miles | Philadelphia : 1645 miles |
| Phoenix : 960 miles | San Antonio : 222 miles closest | San Diego : 1209 miles |
| Dallas : 464 miles | San Jose : 1565 miles | Jacksonville : 1061 miles |
| Indianapolis : 1175 miles | San Francisco : 1638 miles | Austin : 284 miles |
| Columbus : 1303 miles | Fort Worth : 457 miles | Charlotte : 1216 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in La Joya, TX
Elementary schools in La Joya
La Joya Independent School District Head Start Program
District of La Joya Independent School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : PK
Students : 490
Tabasco Elementary
District of La Joya Independent School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 779
High schools in La Joya
Jimmy Carter Early College High School
District of La Joya Independent School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 354
La Joya High School
District of La Joya Independent School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 2669
Thelma Rosa Salinas Stem Early College High School
District of La Joya Independent School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 407
Alternative schools in La Joya
Hope Academy
District of La Joya Independent School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 65
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle
District of La Joya Independent School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 9
Students : 711
Leisure and activities in La Joya surrounding area
| Golf course | |
|---|---|
| Martin Valley Ranch Golf Course - Martin's Valley Ranch 2 to Mission 3.5 miles | Martin Valley Ranch Golf Course - Martin's Valley Ranch 1 to Mission 3.8 miles |
| Martin Valley Ranch Golf Course - Martin's Valley Ranch 3 to Mission 4.1 miles | Meadow Creek in the Valley - Seven Oaks Golf Course to Mission 8.5 miles |
| Shary Municipal Golf Course to Mission 9.8 miles | Club at Cimarron to Mission 11.9 miles |
| Palm View Municipal Golf Course to McAllen 13.7 miles | McAllen Country Club to McAllen 16 miles |
| Tropic Star Park to Pharr 18.5 miles | |