Information on Alton, Hidalgo County
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Welcome to our dedicated page for Alton, located in the state of Texas, Hidalgo County. Here, you will find detailed information about this city, including its geographical location, population data, administrative services, and local resources.
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Alton town HALL, Hidalgo County
| Alton town Hall's address | Alton Alton Municipal Building 509 South Alton Blvd Alton, TX 78573-6914 United States | |
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| Phone number of Alton town Hall | +1 956-432-0760 | |
| Alton, TX email | Not available | |
| Alton official website | alton-tx.gov | |
| Mayor of Alton | Salvador Vela | |
| Hidalgo County, Texas: Vital Records | Alton vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Texas birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Alton
What county is Alton TX in?Alton, TX is located in Hidalgo County |
Where is Alton, Texas ?Alton is situated in Hidalgo County, in the southern part of the United States near the Mexico border. It is located within the Rio Grande Valley region of Texas. It lies to the northwest of McAllen, a major city nearby, and is part of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metropolitan area. |
What is the cost of living in Alton TX ?The cost of living in Alton, TX (Hidalgo County) is relatively affordable. Housing averages around $100,000, while monthly transportation costs are approximately $150. Groceries typically total around $300 per month for a family. Overall, Alton offers a cost-effective lifestyle compared to many larger Texas cities. |
Alton administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Texas |
| County | Hidalgo - other counties in Texas |
Alton building department, TX
| If you have inquiries related to construction permits, inspections, code enforcement, or building regulations, we recommend contacting Alton's town hall or Hidalgo County authorities directly. |
Demography of Alton
| Name of Alton inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 18 198 inhabitants (2020) | 149 / 2 253 | ||
| Population density in Alton | 3 255,0 pop/sq mi (1 256,8 pop/km²) | |||
Air quality
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List of Passport Facilities in Alton, TX
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| CITY OF ALTON | 509 SOUTH ALTON BOULEVARD | 9564320760 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Alton
There are 1 bank branches in Alton.
International Bank of Commerce is the most popular bank in Alton with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Alton:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| International Bank of Commerce | 1 | Full Service Retail Office |
Alton administrative numbers
| Alton town code | 4802212 |
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| Alton town phone area code | 956 |
| Alton town postcode | 78573 (Another town has the same postcode) |
Transportation modes in Alton
| Airport | McAllen Miller International Airport 8.6 miles Valley International Airport 40.6 miles Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport 60.6 miles |
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Alton territory
| Alton area | 5,59 sq mi (14,48 km²) |
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| Alton altitude | 161 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 26.2844 Longitude: -98.3058 Latitude: 26° 17' 4'' North Longitude: 98° 18' 21'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
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| Natural parks | Alton isn't part of a natural park |
What is Alton close to?
| Nearby cities include: Palmhurst, Palmview, Mission and McAllen | ||
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| Edinburg | Edinburg | |
| Palmview |  | Palmhurst |
| Palmview | Palmhurst | Palmhurst |
| Palmhurst 2.4 miles | Palmview 5.8 miles | Mission 6 miles |
| McAllen 6.4 miles | Penitas 8.9 miles | Edinburg 9.4 miles |
| La Joya 10.4 miles | Granjeno 10.5 miles | Pharr 10.8 miles |
| San Juan 12.1 miles | Hidalgo 13.3 miles | Alamo 14.3 miles |
 Reynosa 15.1 miles | Sullivan City 15.6 miles | Gustavo Díaz Ordaz 17.8 miles |
| Donna 18.1 miles | Elsa 19.8 miles | La Grulla 20.9 miles |
| Edcouch 21.7 miles | Weslaco 22.1 miles | La Villa 23.9 miles |
Distance between Alton and other main cities and towns
| New York City : 1711 miles | Los Angeles : 1305 miles | Chicago : 1238 miles |
| Houston : 300 miles | Phoenix : 962 miles | Philadelphia : 1633 miles |
| San Antonio : 218 miles closest | San Diego : 1217 miles | Dallas : 458 miles |
| San Jose : 1577 miles | Fort Worth : 452 miles | Austin : 278 miles |
| Jacksonville : 1051 miles | Columbus : 1339 miles | Indianapolis : 1167 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||