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Alamo.

Its Census reference point is in Lower Rio Grande Valley, within Western Gulf Coastal Plain. South Alamo lies about 2.1 miles south of Alamo by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Alamo, Texas
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Alamo, Texas · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Alamo, Texas from above

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THE SETTINGLower Rio Grande Valley
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYHidalgo County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Alamo on the map

THE ALAMO LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Lower Rio Grande Valley setting.

Alamo city has 7.69 square miles of land in Hidalgo County. Its Census reference point is in Lower Rio Grande Valley, within Western Gulf Coastal Plain.

Low coastal plains extend along the western Gulf, contrasting with more irregular inland country. Grassland was the principal natural cover, with river corridors and coastal features adding local variation.

Regional context: Western Gulf Coastal Plain ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Alamo and Hidalgo County

Alamo is associated with Hidalgo County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Hidalgo County

Alamo by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Alamo, or 0% of its total area. It is 0.7 percentage points lower than the 0.7% recorded for Hidalgo County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Alamo city has 3.8 times the land area of nearby South Alamo CDP (2.04 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Alamo land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Alamo

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Alamo. Check the Hidalgo County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Lower Rio Grande Valley setting

Lower Rio Grande Valley belongs to Western Gulf Coastal Plain. Where is the parcel within the coastal plain, and which current elevation, drainage and road-access records are available?

03

Check the route, beyond South Alamo

South Alamo is 2.1 miles south of the Alamo reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Alamo resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON ALAMO

USGS National Map

Begin at 26.1810° N, 98.1174° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Alamo ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Alamo

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open City Of Alamo ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Hidalgo

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Hidalgo ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Alamo data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Lower Rio Grande Valley

Explore the agency mapping behind the Western Gulf Coastal Plain context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Texas landowner resources

TWDB data, apps, and maps

Official Texas groundwater, water-supply, and flood-related mapping resources.

TWDB groundwater viewer

State groundwater records and mapped aquifer, well, and management-area context.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Alamo.

South Alamo lies about 2.1 miles south of Alamo by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Alamo in context

NSEWSouth Alamo · 2.1 miles1San Juan · 2.2 miles2North Alamo · 2.5 miles3Pharr · 4.9 miles4Lopezville · 5 miles5Donna · 5.1 miles6OUTER RING: 5.1 MILES
  1. 1
    South Alamo2.1 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    San Juan2.2 mi · city
  3. 3
    North Alamo2.5 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Pharr4.9 mi · city
  5. 5
    Lopezville5 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Donna5.1 mi · city
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Texas; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Alamo
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Alamo?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Hidalgo County. Alamo’s 7.69 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Alamo property in Lower Rio Grande Valley?+

No. Lower Rio Grande Valley is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Alamo boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use South Alamo as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2.1 miles south of Alamo’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Alamo?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in Alamo.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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