Ruidosa is an unincorporated desert village in Presidio County, Texas, United States. Although called a ghost town by some sources, there were 43 inhabitants as of 2000 and a small store.[citation needed]
Ruidosa, Texas | |
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Unincorporated village | |
 Ruins of Sacred Heart Mission along FM 170 in Ruidosa | |
| Nickname(s): Ruidene, Texas | |
  Ruidosa, Texas Location within Texas | |
| Coordinates: 29°58′59″N 104°40′46″W / 29.98306°N 104.67944°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Presidio |
| Elevation | 2,795 ft (852 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 79843 |
| Area code | 432 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1378997[1] |
Education edit
Ruidosa is incorporated into the Presidio Independent School District.
Climate edit
This area has a large amount of sunshine year round due to its stable descending air and high pressure. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Ruidosa has a desert climate, abbreviated as BWh on climate maps.[2]
References edit
External links edit
- Smith, Julia Cauble. "Ruidosa, TX". TSHA Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association.
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