Where is Edinburg, Texas, USA?

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Where is Edinburg Located? - Edinburg is a city located in the Hidalgo County of Texas, United States. Edinburg lies between 43.4313663 Degrees North latitudes and 96.69727 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Edinburg Located?

Edinburg is a city located in the Hidalgo County of Texas, United States. Edinburg lies between 43.4313663 Degrees North latitudes and 96.69727 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Edinburg city is 100243 people and the city has a total area of 44.73 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Edinburg, Texas Quick Facts

PropertyDetails
CityEdinburg
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
State CapitalAustin
US RegionSouth
Latitude26.3017°N
Longitude98.1633°W
Elevation96 ft (29 m)
Land Area37.74 sq mi
Water Area0.10 sq mi
Total Area37.84 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)100,243
Population DensityApproximately 2,656 per sq mi
ZIP Codes78539, 78540, 78541, 78542
Area Code956
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST), UTC−6
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT), UTC−5
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code48-23008
Congressional DistrictTexas's 15th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Edinburg, Texas

  • McAllen, Texas — Southwest — 10 mi
  • Pharr, Texas — South — 8 mi
  • San Juan, Texas — Southeast — 10 mi
  • Mission, Texas — Southwest — 16 mi
  • Alamo, Texas — Southeast — 11 mi
  • Donna, Texas — Southeast — 18 mi
  • Weslaco, Texas — East — 21 mi
  • Mercedes, Texas — East — 29 mi
  • Harlingen, Texas — East — 38 mi
  • Rio Grande City, Texas — West — 49 mi

Edinburg, Texas Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Rainfall (in)
January71501.50
April87641.60
July97761.80
October88663.00
Annual866423.00
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate Classification (Köppen)Hot Semi-Arid (BSh)
Annual RainfallApproximately 23 inches
Annual Sunshine DaysAbout 223 days
Hurricane/Tornado RiskModerate hurricane risk; low tornado risk
SnowfallRare (0 inches)

Driving Distances from Edinburg, Texas

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
PharrTexas812 min
McAllenTexas1015 min
San JuanTexas1015 min
AlamoTexas1116 min
MissionTexas1622 min
DonnaTexas1825 min
WeslacoTexas2128 min
HarlingenTexas3840 min
BrownsvilleTexas621 hr
LaredoTexas1472 hr 20 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Edinburg, Texas

TransportationDetails
Airport NameMcAllen International Airport
IATA CodeMFE
PortNone
Major HighwaysInterstate 69C (U.S. Highway 281), Texas State Highway 107, Texas State Highway 336
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo Amtrak service; nearest passenger rail service is in San Antonio
Local Bus/Transit ServiceMetro McAllen and Valley Metro regional transit
  • Interstate 69C (U.S. Highway 281) — Primary north-south highway connecting Edinburg with McAllen, Pharr, and central Texas.
  • Texas State Highway 107 — Major east-west route linking Edinburg with Mission, Elsa, and neighboring Rio Grande Valley communities.
  • Texas State Highway 336 — Provides convenient access to residential neighborhoods and commercial districts throughout the city.
  • Nearby U.S. Route 83 connects the region with Laredo, Harlingen, and Brownsville.

Places to Visit in Edinburg, Texas

Landmark NameType
Museum of South Texas HistoryHistory Museum
Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding CenterNature Preserve
Bert Ogden ArenaEntertainment Venue
Freddy Gonzalez Memorial ParkCity Park
Los Lagos Golf ClubGolf Course
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley CampusUniversity Campus
Quinta Mazatlán World Birding CenterNature Center
Anzalduas ParkCounty Park
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State ParkState Park
McAllen Nature CenterNature Preserve

Colleges and Universities in Edinburg, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyPublicUniversityResearch and medical education
South Texas CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer and transfer programs
Texas Southmost CollegePublicCommunity CollegeWorkforce education
Texas A&M Higher Education Center at McAllenPublicUniversityGraduate and professional studies
South Texas Vocational Technical InstitutePrivateCommunity CollegeTechnical training
Rio Grande Bible InstitutePrivateUniversityTheological education
South Texas ISDPublicK–12 DistrictMagnet education
Edinburg Consolidated Independent School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education

Waterbodies in Edinburg, Texas

Rio Grande, Ebony Lake, Delta Lake, Edinburg Scenic Wetlands, Hidalgo County Drainage Canal, Resaca de la Palma, Arroyo Colorado, Falcon Reservoir

Golf Courses in Edinburg, Texas

Los Lagos Golf Club, Tierra Del Sol Golf Club, Palm View Golf Course, Champion Lakes Golf Course, Treasure Hills Country Club, River Bend Resort & Golf Club, Tony Butler Golf Course, Tierra Santa Golf Club

Edinburg, Texas — Key Historical Facts

  • Edinburg was founded in 1908 following the arrival of the St. Louis, Brownsville and Mexico Railway, which encouraged settlement in the lower Rio Grande Valley.
  • The city became the county seat of Hidalgo County in 1908, replacing the former county seat of Hidalgo.
  • Agriculture, particularly citrus, cotton, and vegetable farming, played a major role in Edinburg's early economic development.
  • The establishment and expansion of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley strengthened the city's role as an educational and research center in South Texas.
  • Its location near the U.S.-Mexico border has made Edinburg an important center for healthcare, government services, international trade, and higher education.
  • Today, Edinburg is recognized for its thriving university community, birdwatching attractions, cultural heritage, and continued growth within the Rio Grande Valley.

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