Rio Grande City

Also known as Rio Grande City, Texas, Rio Grande City, TX, City of Rio Grande City

city in and the county seat of Starr County, Texas, United States

Key facts

Country: United States
State: Texas
County: Starr
Incorporated: May 1993
Mayor: Gilberto Falcon
Police chief: Noe Castillo
Total: 11.35 sq mi (29.40 km )
Land: 11.35 sq mi (29.40 km )
Water: 0 sq mi (0.00 km )
Elevation: 174 ft (53 m)
Density: 1,349/sq mi (521.0/km )
Time zone: UTC-6 ( Central (CST) )
Summer dst: UTC-5 (CDT)

Article

Rio Grande City is a city in and the county seat of Starr County, Texas, United States. The population was 15,317 at the time of the 2020 census. The city is 41 miles (66 km) west of McAllen. It is connected to Camargo, Tamaulipas, via the Rio Grande City–Camargo International Bridge.

The city is situated within the Rio Grande Valley.