Where is San Juan, Texas, USA?

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Where is San Juan Located? - San Juan is a city located in the Hidalgo County of Texas, United States. San Juan lies between 34.0466274 Degrees North latitudes and 81.0920218 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is San Juan Located?

San Juan is a city located in the Hidalgo County of Texas, United States. San Juan lies between 34.0466274 Degrees North latitudes and 81.0920218 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of San Juan city is 35294 people and the city has a total area of 11.62 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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San Juan, Texas Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CitySan Juan
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
State CapitalAustin
US RegionSouth
Latitude26.1892° N
Longitude98.1553° W
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Land Area11.23 sq mi
Water Area0.00 sq mi
Total Area11.23 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)36,484
Population Density3,249 per sq mi
ZIP Code78589
Area Code956
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST), UTC−6
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT), UTC−5
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code48-65516
Congressional DistrictTexas' 15th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in San Juan, Texas

Transportation TypeDetails
Airport NameMcAllen International Airport
IATA CodeMFE
PortPort of Brownsville (Regional Access)
Major HighwaysU.S. Highway 83, Interstate 2, Farm to Market Roads
Train ServiceFreight rail service available in the Rio Grande Valley
Local Bus/Transit ServiceMetro McAllen Transit System
  • Interstate 2: Major east-west highway connecting San Juan with McAllen, Harlingen, and other Rio Grande Valley communities.
  • U.S. Highway 83: Historic route providing regional transportation through the Rio Grande Valley.
  • McAllen International Airport: Provides commercial air service for San Juan and surrounding communities.
  • Regional Border Access: San Juan is located near international crossings connecting South Texas with Mexico.

Top Places to Visit in San Juan, Texas

Landmark NameType
Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del ValleReligious and Cultural Landmark
San Juan Municipal ParkCommunity Park
Quinta MazatlanHistoric Nature Center
Santa Ana National Wildlife RefugeWildlife and Nature Area
McAllen Botanical GardensGarden and Nature Attraction
International Museum of Art & ScienceMuseum
Quinta Mazatlan World Birding CenterBirding and Conservation Center
Resaca de la Palma State ParkState Park
South Padre IslandCoastal Recreation Area
Rio Grande Valley Birding TrailNature and Wildlife Trail

Driving Distances from San Juan, Texas to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
McAllenTexas5 mi10 minutes
PharrTexas3 mi10 minutes
EdinburgTexas8 mi15 minutes
MissionTexas10 mi15 minutes
WeslacoTexas20 mi25 minutes
HarlingenTexas55 mi1 hour
BrownsvilleTexas80 mi1 hour 30 minutes
Corpus ChristiTexas150 mi2 hours 30 minutes
San AntonioTexas260 mi4 hours
AustinTexas330 mi5 hours

Colleges and Universities Near San Juan, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
South Texas CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTechnical education, workforce training, business, and transfer programs
University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyPublicUniversityMedicine, engineering, education, business, and research
Texas State Technical College HarlingenPublicTechnical CollegeTechnology, manufacturing, healthcare, and skilled trades
Texas A&M University-KingsvillePublicUniversityAgriculture, engineering, sciences, and education programs
PSJA Independent School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies Near San Juan, Texas

Rio Grande River, resacas (oxbow lakes), Arroyo Colorado, and nearby waterways throughout Hidalgo County and the Rio Grande Valley.

Golf Courses Near San Juan

Los Lagos Golf Club, Tierra Del Sol Golf Club, Palm View Golf Course, Shary Municipal Golf Course, and McAllen Country Club.

San Juan, Texas — Key Historical Facts

  • The San Juan area was originally inhabited by Native American groups before Spanish settlement.
  • The city developed around agriculture, ranching, and the growth of communities along the Rio Grande Valley.
  • San Juan was incorporated as a city in 1917 and grew with the expansion of irrigation and farming.
  • The city became closely connected with the development of citrus farming and trade in South Texas.
  • Today, San Juan is known for its religious landmarks, Rio Grande Valley culture, nearby international trade, and family-oriented community.

Stadiums and Sports Facilities Near San Juan

Facility NameTypeLocation
PSJA High School Sports ComplexHigh School Sports FacilitySan Juan, Texas
San Juan Municipal Park Sports FacilitiesCommunity Sports FacilitySan Juan, Texas
UTRGV Baseball StadiumCollege Baseball StadiumEdinburg, Texas
Payne ArenaSports and Entertainment ArenaHidalgo, Texas
H-E-B ParkProfessional Soccer StadiumEdinburg, Texas

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