Reynosa–McAllen Metropolitan Area
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Reynosa–McAllen, also known as McAllen–Reynosa, or simply as Borderplex, is one of the six bi-national metropolitan areas along the Mexico–U.S border. The city of Reynosa
is situated on the Mexican state of Tamaulipas
, on the southern bank of the Rio Grande
, while the city of McAllen
is located in the American state of Texas
, directly north across the bank of the Rio Grande. This metropolitan area
is counts with a population of roughly 1,700,000, making it the largest and most populous in the state of Tamaulipas, and third most populous in the U.S–Mexico border.
The Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan area has been the first, second, or third fastest growing urban areas in the United States
over the past years.
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Reynosa
Reynosa is a border city in the northern part of Tamaulipas, in the country of Mexico. It is located on the southern bank of the Rio Grande, directly across the border from McAllen, Texas in the United States. As of 2010, the city of Reynosa counts with a population of 607,532...
is situated on the Mexican state of Tamaulipas
Tamaulipas
Tamaulipas officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Tamaulipas is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 43 municipalities and its capital city is Ciudad Victoria. The capital city was named after Guadalupe Victoria, the...
, on the southern bank of the Rio Grande
Rio Grande
The Rio Grande is a river that flows from southwestern Colorado in the United States to the Gulf of Mexico. Along the way it forms part of the Mexico – United States border. Its length varies as its course changes...
, while the city of McAllen
McAllen, Texas
McAllen is the largest city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. It is located at the southern tip of Texas in an area known as the Rio Grande Valley and is part of the . Its southern boundary is located about five miles from the U.S.–Mexico border and the Mexican city of Reynosa, the Rio...
is located in the American state of Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, directly north across the bank of the Rio Grande. This metropolitan area
Metropolitan area
The term metropolitan area refers to a region consisting of a densely populated urban core and its less-populated surrounding territories, sharing industry, infrastructure, and housing. A metropolitan area usually encompasses multiple jurisdictions and municipalities: neighborhoods, townships,...
is counts with a population of roughly 1,700,000, making it the largest and most populous in the state of Tamaulipas, and third most populous in the U.S–Mexico border.
The Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan area has been the first, second, or third fastest growing urban areas in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
over the past years.
Cities in the U.S.
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Mercedes, Texas Mercedes is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 15,570 at the 2010 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas.-Geography:Mercedes is located at .... Mission, Texas Mission is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 77,058 at the 2010 census Mission is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas.-Geography:Mission is located at .... Palmhurst, Texas Palmhurst is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,607 at the 2010 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas.-Geography:Palmhurst is located at .... Palmview, Texas Palmview is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 5,460 at the 2010 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas.-Geography:... Penitas, Texas Penitas is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,167 at the 2000 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas.-Geography:Penitas is located at .... Pharr, Texas Pharr is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 70,400. Pharr is connected by bridge to the Mexican city of Reynosa, Tamaulipas... Progreso, Texas Progreso is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 5,507 at the 2010 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas.-Geography:... Progreso Lakes, Texas Progreso Lakes is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 234 at the 2000 census. A July 1, 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimate placed the population at 266... San Juan, Texas San Juan is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population in July 2008 was 33,970 since then the population of San Juan increased since 2000 by +29.5%. The name reflects that of a founding father... Sullivan City, Texas Sullivan City is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,998 at the 2000 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission and Reynosa–McAllen metropolitan areas.-Geography:Sullivan City is located at .... Weslaco, Texas Weslaco is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 35,670 at the 2010 census. Weslaco derives its name from the W.E. Stewart Land Company... |
Census-designated places
Note: All census-designated places are unincorporatedUnincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
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La Blanca, Texas La Blanca is a census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,351 at the 2000 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... La Homa, Texas La Homa is a census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 10,433 at the 2000 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... Laguna Seca, Texas Laguna Seca is a census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 251 at the 2000 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... Llano Grande, Texas Llano Grande is a census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,333 at the 2000 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area. Llano Grade means "Big Plain" in Spanish... Lopezville, Texas Lopezville is a census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,476 at the 2000 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town developed during the early 1960s as a trailer park... Los Ebanos, Texas Los Ebanos is a census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 403 at the 2000 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area... Midway North, Texas Midway North is a census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,946 at the 2000 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... Midway South, Texas Midway South is a census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,711 at the 2000 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... Mila Doce, Texas Mila Doce is a census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,907 at the 2000 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... Monte Alto, Texas Monte Alto is a census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,611 at the 2000 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... |
Muniz, Texas Muniz is a census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,106 at the 2000 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... North Alamo, Texas North Alamo is a census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,061 at the 2000 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... Nurillo, Texas Nurillo is a census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 5,056 at the 2000 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... Olivarez, Texas Olivarez is a census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,445 at the 2000 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... Palmview South, Texas Palmview South is a census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 6,219 at the 2000 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... Relampago, Texas Relampago is a census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 104 at the 2000 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.... San Carlos, Texas San Carlos is a community and census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,650 at the 2000 census... San Manuel-Linn, Texas San Manuel-Linn is a census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States of America. The population was 958 at the 2000 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area... Scissors, Texas Scissors is a census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,805 at the 2000 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... South Alamo, Texas South Alamo is a census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The area is known locally as "Little Mex." The population was 3,101 at the 2000 census... |
See also
- San Diego–Tijuana
- El Paso-Juárez
- Laredo – Nuevo Laredo
- Metropolitan area of TampicoMetropolitan area of TampicoThe Metropolitan area of Tampico is the third most populous metropolitan area in the state of Tamaulipas, in the country of Mexico. Its in-state metropolitan area of Tamaulipas counts with the municipalities of Tampico, Ciudad Madero, Altamira...
- Matamoros—Brownsville Metropolitan Area
- List of Texas metropolitan areas
- Metropolitan areas of MexicoMetropolitan areas of MexicoMetropolitan areas in Mexico have been traditionally defined as the group of municipalities that heavily interact with each other, usually around a core city...
- Transnational conurbations Mexico/USA