Holly Beach is an unincorporated community in Cameron County, Texas, United States.[1] It is located within the Rio Grande Valley and the Brownsville-Harlingen metropolitan area.
Holly Beach, Texas | |
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  Holly Beach  Holly Beach | |
| Coordinates: 26°8′6″N 97°17′29″W / 26.13500°N 97.29139°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 956 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2034189[1] |
History
editHolly Beach was established sometime during the second half of the 20th century.[2]
Geography
editHolly Beach is located north of Farm to Market Road 510, 20 miles (32 km) northeast of Brownsville and 7 miles (11 km) northwest of Port Isabel in eastern Cameron County.[2]
Climate
editThe climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Holly Beach has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[3]
Education
editToday, the community is served by the Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District. Children in the community attend Palmer-Laakso Elementary School, Los Cuates Middle School, and Los Fresnos High School.
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