Information on Alton, Hidalgo County
The City of Alton is located in the state of Texas, in Hidalgo County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Alton City HALL, Hidalgo County
| Alton City 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 City 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 | 12 341 inhabitants | 186 / 2 532 | ||
| Population density in Alton | 2 207,4 pop/sq mi (852,3 pop/km²) | |||
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 City code | 4802212 |
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| Alton City postcode | 78573 (Another town has the same postcode) |
Transportation modes in Alton
| Airport | McAllen Miller International Airport 9.1 miles Valley International Airport 41.1 miles Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport 61.1 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: 26.2891 Longitude: -98.3129 Latitude: 26° 17' 21'' North Longitude: 98° 18' 46'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Alton | Currently, the town Alton isn’t twinned |
| Namesake of Alton |
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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
| Los Angeles : 1313 miles | Houston : 300 miles | Philadelphia : 1636 miles |
| Phoenix : 966 miles | San Antonio : 220 miles closest | San Diego : 1217 miles |
| Dallas : 460 miles | San Jose : 1572 miles | Jacksonville : 1051 miles |
| Indianapolis : 1167 miles | San Francisco : 1645 miles | Austin : 280 miles |
| Columbus : 1295 miles | Fort Worth : 453 miles | Charlotte : 1206 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Leisure and activities in Alton surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Shary Municipal Golf Course to Mission 4.4 miles | Meadow Creek in the Valley - Seven Oaks Golf Course to Mission 6.7 miles |
| Martin Valley Ranch Golf Course - Martin's Valley Ranch 1 to Mission 6.8 miles | Martin Valley Ranch Golf Course - Martin's Valley Ranch 3 to Mission 6.9 miles |
| Club at Cimarron to Mission 6.9 miles | Martin Valley Ranch Golf Course - Martin's Valley Ranch 2 to Mission 7.3 miles |
| Palm View Municipal Golf Course to McAllen 7.8 miles | Ebony Golf Course to Edinburg 8.8 miles |
| McAllen Country Club to McAllen 9.1 miles | Los Lagos Golf Club to Edinburg 10.8 miles |