Ruidosa, Texas

Ruidosa is an unincorporated community in Presidio County, Texas, United States.

Ruidosa, Texas
Unincorporated community
Ruins of Sacred Heart Mission along FM 170 in Ruidosa
Nickname(s): 
Ruidene, Texas
Ruidosa, Texas
Location within Texas
Coordinates: 29°58′59″N 104°40′46″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyPresidio
Elevation
2,795 ft (852 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
79843
Area code432
GNIS feature ID1378997

Education

Ruidosa is zoned to schools in the Presidio Independent School District. In 2000, the population was 43.

Climate

This area has a large amount of sunshine year round due to its stable descending air and high pressure. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Ruidosa has a desert climate, abbreviated as BWh on climate maps.[1]

References

  • Smith, Julia Cauble. "Ruidosa, TX". TSHA Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association.


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