Hidalgo County
Origin of the Name
Hidalgo County is named after Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (1753–1811), the priest who famously initiated the call for Mexico's independence from Spain.
Hidalgo County
County Details
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County Seat Edinburg
Established 1852
Population 870,781
Median Age 30.8
Land Area 1570.96 sq mi
Water Area 11.87 sq mi
Total Area 1582.83 sq mi
Percent Urban 91.09%
Percent Rural 8.91%
Latitude, Longitude 26.4656° N, 98.2213° W