Banquete, Texas

Banquete (/bæŋˈkɛti/ bang-KET-ee) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Nueces County, Texas, United States. Banquete is located at the intersection of State Highway 44 and FM 666, 23 miles west of Corpus Christi.[1] Banquete should not be confused with Rancho Banquete, a census-designated place situated several miles west of the community.

Banquete, Texas
CDP
Coordinates: 27°48′2″N 97°47′50″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyNueces
Area
 • Total2.3 sq mi (6.0 km2)
 • Land2.3 sq mi (6.0 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total726
 • Density320/sq mi (120/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Zip Code
78339, 78380
FIPS code48-05576

Banquete is a new CDP as of the 2010 census with a population of 726.[2]

Geography

Banquete is located at 27°48′2″N 97°47′50″W (27.800641, -97.797179). The CDP has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2), all land.[3]

History

Banquete was named for a four-day feast honoring the completion of a road linking San Patricio, Texas with Matamoros in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. The community was also a stop on the Texas Mexican Railway.[4] Was also the place of Camp Charles Russell, military camp to train CSA soldiers.

Education

The Banquete Independent School District serves area students. Their last graduating class consisted of fifty five seniors.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Banquete has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]

Notable people

References
  1. Banquete, TX - Handbook of Texas.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Counts, 2010 Census of Population and Housing" (PDF). Texas: 2010.
  3. "Banquete, Texas :: Boundary Map of Banquete, Texas". Archived from the original on 2016-12-30. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  4. Banquete, Texas - Texas Escapes Online Magazine.
  5. Climate Summary for Banquete, Texas
  6. "About Konni". konniburton.com. Retrieved December 1, 2014.


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