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Encyclopedia > La Porte, Texas
City of La Porte (Long Paper)
Location of La Porte, Texas
Coordinates: 29°39′53″N 95°2′27″W / 29.66472, -95.04083
Country United States
State Texas
County Harris
Area
 - Total 20.0 sq mi (51.7 km²)
 - Land 18.9 sq mi (49.1 km²)
 - Water 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Elevation 20 ft (6 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total 31,880
 - Density 1,683.3/sq mi (649.9/km²)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 - Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP codes 77571-77572
Area code(s) 281
FIPS code 48-41440[1]
GNIS feature ID 1339426[2]

La Porte is a city in Harris County, Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown Metropolitan Area. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the city population was 31,880. La Porte is the fourth largest incorporated city in Harris County.La Porte is also home to G.M.C.(Get Money Click) www.myspace.com/lpgmc Image File history File links TXMap-doton-LaPorte. ... This list of countries, arranged alphabetically, gives an overview of countries of the world. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  US Government Portal      The political units and divisions of the United States include: The 50 states... For other uses, see Texas (disambiguation). ... Index: Contents: Top - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Anderson County formed in 1846 from part of Houston County. ... Harris County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ...  CST or UTC-6 The Central Time Zone observes standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time (UTC-6) and five hours during daylight saving time (UTC-5). ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Although DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Mr. ... A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating telephone number ranges to countries, regions, areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks such as mobile phone networks. ... North American telephone area codes 281, 713 and 832 are state of Texas area codes which serve the Houston area. ... Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the U.S. Federal government for use by all (non-military) government agencies and by government contractors. ... GNIS (The Geographic Names Information System) contains name and locative information about almost two million physical and cultural features located throughout the United States of America and its Territories. ... Harris County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. ... The Houston Metropolitan Area consists of eight counties in Texas. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... The U.S. Census is mandated by the United States Constitution. ...


When La Porte celebrated its centenial in 1992, it was the proud home of The Port of Houstons Barbours Cut Terminal. Now, 16 years later, The Port of Houstons newest addition, Bayport, sits just South of La Porte. La Porte shares a great history with international trade.


However, La Porte is most famous as the location of the Battle of San Jacinto on 21 April 1836, which ended the Texas Revolution, establishing the independence of the Republic of Texas from Mexico. The San Jacinto Monument in La Porte commemorates the battle. Combatants Mexico Republic of Texas Commanders Antonio López de Santa Anna{POW} Manuel Fernandez Castrillon† Juan Almonte{POW} Sam Houston{wounded} Strength about 1,400 800 Casualties 630 killed, 208 wounded, 730 captured 9 killed, 26 wounded For other battles of the same name, see San Jacinto. ... is the 111th day of the year (112th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1836 (MDCCCXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a leap year starting on Wednesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Combatants Texas Mexico Commanders Stephen F. Austin Sam Houston Antonio López de Santa Anna Martin Perfecto de Cos Strength c. ... For the latter day independence movement surrounding Texas, see Republic of Texas (group). ... The San Jacinto Monument is a 171 meter ( 561 feet ) high column topped with a 220 ton star that commemorates the site of the Battle of San Jacinto, the decisive battle of the Texas Revolution. ...

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Geography

La Porte is located at 29°39′53″N, 95°2′27″W (29.664768, -95.040824).[3]


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.0 square miles (51.7 km²), of which, 18.9 square miles (49.1 km²) of it is land and 1.0 square miles (2.7 km²) of it (5.16%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ...


Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 31,880 people, 10,928 households, and 8,578 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,683.3 people per square mile (649.9/km²). There were 11,720 housing units at an average density of 618.8/sq mi (238.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 81.39% White, 6.25% Black or African American, 0.48% Native American, 1.13% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 8.52% from other races, and 2.15% from two or more races. 20.45% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ...


There were 10,928 households out of which 43.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.5% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.28. Matrimony redirects here. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 29.7% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.0 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $55,810, and the median income for a family was $60,034. Males had a median income of $46,118 versus $29,514 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,178. About 6.2% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Communities

La Porte contains many communities.


One community, Lomax, was once a separate area but is now a part of La Porte. Lomax is a neighborhood of La Porte, a city in Harris County, Texas, United States. ...


Education

La Porte ISD Administration Building

Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1048x523, 232 KB) I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1048x523, 232 KB) I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... La Porte Independent School District is a school district based in La Porte, Texas, United States. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Lphighschool. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Lphighschool. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Primary and secondary schools

Public schools

Students in La Porte go to schools in La Porte Independent School District, including La Porte High School. La Porte Independent School District is a school district based in La Porte, Texas, United States. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...


Public libraries

The city is served by the La Porte Branch of Harris County Public Library. The Harris County Public Library West University Branch and the West University Place Recreation Center, both located in West University Place, Texas Harris County Public Library is a public library system operated in Harris County, Texas. ...


Postal service

The United States Postal Service operates the La Porte Post Office at 801 West Fairmont Parkway, 77571-9998. USPS and Usps redirect here. ...


Famous Residents

The Montenegro Family - master/owners of two statewide electrical companies (JM Electrical Contractors & Texan Services One)


Transportation

La Porte Municipal Airport is located in the La Porte city limits.


References

  1. ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.

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External links

  • La Porte, Texas is at coordinates 29°39′53″N 95°02′27″W / 29.664768, -95.040824 (La Porte, Texas)Coordinates: 29°39′53″N 95°02′27″W / 29.664768, -95.040824 (La Porte, Texas)
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  Results from FactBites:
 
Handbook of Texas Online: (407 words)
La Porte, founded in 1892, is on the northwest shore of Trinity Bay, the inland extension of Galveston Bay; it covers an area of fifteen square miles in southeastern Harris County.
The consolidation of Lomax with La Porte in 1980 and the growth of Fairmont Park further enhanced the prosperity of the city.
Policy Agreement Produced in partnership with the University of Texas Libraries and the Center for Studies in Texas History at the University of Texas at Austin.
La Porte, Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (498 words)
La Porte is a city in Harris County, Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown Metropolitan Area.
La Porte is most famous as the location of the Battle of San Jacinto on 21 April 1836, which ended the Texas Revolution, establishing the independence of the Republic of Texas from Mexico.
It is served by the La Porte Branch of Harris County Public Library.
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