Quintana, Texas
| Quintana, Texas | |
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 Location of Quintana, Texas |
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| Coordinates: 28°55′29″N 95°19′6″W / 28.92472°N 95.31833°WCoordinates: 28°55′29″N 95°19′6″W / 28.92472°N 95.31833°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazoria |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km2) |
| • Land | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km2) |
| • Water | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 56 |
| • Density | 87/sq mi (33.7/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 77541 |
| Area code(s) | 979 |
| FIPS code | 48-60164 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1380409 |
| Website | http://www.quintanatx.org |
Quintana is a town in Brazoria County, Texas, United States. The population was 56 at the 2010 census.
Quintana is located in southern Brazoria County at 28°55′29″N 95°19′06″W / 28.924819°N 95.318331°W, on Quintana Beach along the Gulf of Mexico. It is bordered by the city of Surfside Beach to the northeast, across the entrance to Freeport Harbor, and by the city of Freeport to the southwest in the area of Bryan Beach. The Intracoastal Waterway on the northwest separates Quintana from the main portion of Freeport.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Quintana has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2), of which 0.66 square miles (1.7 km2) is land and 1.4 square miles (3.5 km2), or 67.87%, is water.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Quintana has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
As of the census of 2000, there were 38 people, 20 households, and 11 families residing in the town. The population density was 62.6 people per square mile (24.1/km2). There were 41 housing units at an average density of 67.6 per square mile (26.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 84.21% White, and 15.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.79% of the population.
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