Situated in South Texas, Edinburg boasts All-America City status and is the seat of Hidalgo County. Along with McAllen and Mission, Edinburg completes the triad of cities that have demonstrated the richest economic growth in the Rio Grande Valley year in and year out.
Its original name was Chapin, but Mr. Chapin was tried for murdering a man in San Antonio's Buckhorn Saloon. Propriety demanded a name change, and so John Young, prominent businessman, named it after his birthplace of Edinburgh, Scotland in 1911. Somewhere along the way, the "h" was dropped.
El Sal del Rey (Salt of The King), a large salt lake is located 22 miles north of Edinburg, and was discovered by the Spanish Conquistadors. Salt from the mines was transported overseas to Spain and her colonies and westward into Mexico.
Families love this part of South Texas because of its proximity to the Mexican border, and also because of the friendliness of residents. Combine that with the excellent education, cultural diversity and it's easy to see why Edinburg has become a fast growing community!
Housing Cost
Homes here range from the stately to the comfortable, from Spanish influenced architecture to Victorian mansions. And the price is always right here in the balmy South Texas state, with the average home selling for around $50,000. Looking to spend a little more? Then turn your mind to one of the historic homes dotted in and around the town.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2005: 62,735. Edinburg covers 37.4 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 96 feet above sea level.
Climate
Edinburg, TX climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 98.40 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 46.90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 25 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 23 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Edinburg is 21.69 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is September with an average rainfall of 3.55 Inches.
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