Edinburg, Texas

About

Edinburg is a city located in the county of Hidalgo in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 77,100 and a population density of 742 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 102,374 inhabitants.

The city was created 116 years ago in 1907.

Edinburg is a city located in the Rio Grande Valley in deep South Texas. With a population of over 100,000, Edinburg serves as the county seat for Hidalgo County.

History

The town was founded in 1908 and was named after John Young Chapin, a land developer from Edinburgh, Scotland. The name was later changed to Edinburg to more closely match the Scottish spelling.

Edinburg was mainly an agricultural community up until the 1920s. The introduction of irrigation systems allowed the region to grow into a major producer of citrus fruit, cotton, sugarcane, and other crops.

Economy and Education

Today, Edinburg has a diverse economy. Key industries include agriculture, trade, healthcare, education, and government services. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and South Texas College both have campuses located in Edinburg. These colleges help supply an educated workforce for the city and surrounding region.

Edinburg is home to the Edinburg Regional Medical Center, one of the area's largest employers. The city is also seeing more retail development as major chains like HEB, Walmart, and JC Penney open stores to serve the growing population.

Culture and Tourism

Annual events like the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show attract visitors from across South Texas. Edinburg's museums and historic downtown square preserve the city's history and heritage. Popular sites include the Museum of South Texas History, the Children's Museum of South Texas, and the Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center.

With a blend of culture, commerce, and education, Edinburg continues to thrive as an important hub in the Rio Grande Valley. The city's location on the Mexican border and its majority Hispanic population shape its distinctive South Texas character.

Quick Facts about Edinburg

Hidalgo County Courthouse image

Geography

Edinburg is located at 26°18'6"N 98°9'48"W (26.3017400, -98.1633400).

Edinburg map

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People born in Edinburg, including bishop Minerva G. Carcaño, singer Bobby Pulido, baseball player from the United States Pedro Villarreal, .

List

• Jamell Fleming (American football player) he was born in 05/05/1989
• Alfredo Cantu Gonzalez (Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 23/05/1946
• David V. Aguilar (The first self-proclaimed King of the Border Patrol.)
• Jim Wright (American football player and coach) he was born in 12/12/1935
• Leslie H. Southwick (American judge) he was born in 10/02/1950
• Cecilia L. Ridgeway (American sociologist) she was born in 22/11/1947
• Terry Canales (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1979
• Cynthia Mulrow (American physician (born 1953)) she was born in 23/05/1953
• Gabrielle Ruiz (actor) she was born in 12/05/1989
• Robert Guerra (Texas politician) he was born in 01/01/1953
• David S. Morales (American judge) he was born in 01/01/1968
• Benita Robledo (American actress) she was born in 29/06/1986
• Cathy Baker (American actress born 1947) she was born in 21/01/1947
• Bob Brumley (American football player) he was born in 24/09/1919

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