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Latitude: 27.43853 to 27.59464
Longitude: -99.4686 to -99.51229
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Area code(s): 956
Zip Code(s): 78040, 78041, 78042, 78043, 78044, 78045, 78046, 78049
Population: 176,576
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The twin cities of Laredo, Texas and
Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, which celebrate their 250th anniversary in 2005,
are situated on the banks of the Rio Grande. Laredo, which has a population
of 190,000, has been governed under seven national flags. Nuevo Laredo has a
burgeoning population that exceeds 300,000. The twin cities are collectively
referred to as Dos Laredos. The weather is moderate in winter months
(average temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit, 20 degrees Celsius) but
sizzling in mid-summer (100F/39C). This city is the commercial hub of the
South Texas Plains, which is primarily an agricultural region. It offers
entertainment, education, and cultural resources that fit well with its
Hispanic heritage. Laredo is one of the fastest growing cities in the United
States.Get around
El Metro is
the city's municipal More...
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USA: Texas: South Plains Region: Webb County: Laredo