Refugio, Texas | |
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Refugio City Hall
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Location of Refugio, Texas |
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Coordinates: 28°18′21″N 97°16′29″W / 28.30583°N 97.27472°WCoordinates: 28°18′21″N 97°16′29″W / 28.30583°N 97.27472°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Texas |
County | Refugio |
Incorporated | February 1, 1842 |
Area | |
• Total | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km2) |
• Land | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km2) |
• Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 2,890 |
• Density | 1,800/sq mi (700/km2) |
Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
• Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
ZIP code | 78377 |
Area code(s) | 361 |
FIPS code | 48-61436 |
GNIS feature ID | 1345013 |
Refugio (/rɪˈfjʊəri.oʊ/ ri-FYOOR-ee-oh) is a town in Refugio County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,890 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Refugio County.
Refugio is located at 28°18′21″N 97°16′29″W / 28.30583°N 97.27472°W (28.305812, -97.274594). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.0 km²), all land.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Refugio has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,941 people, 1,128 households, and 788 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,880.7 people per square mile (727.9/km²). There were 1,312 housing units at an average density of 839.0 per square mile (324.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 74.53% White, 13.40% African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 9.38% from other races, and 1.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 44.30% of the population.