Ruidosa, Texas

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 / 29.98306°N 104.67944°W / 29.98306; -104.67944Coordinates: 29°58′59″N 104°40′46″W / 29.98306°N 104.67944°W / 29.98306; -104.67944
Country United States
State Texas
County Presidio
Elevation 2,795 ft (852 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes 79843
Area code 432
GNIS feature ID 1378997

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

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 mild desert climate, abbreviated as BWn on climate maps.[1]

References

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


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