Banquete is a census-designated place (CDP) in Nueces County, Texas, United States. Banquete is located at the intersection of State Highway 44 and FM 666, 23 miles west of Corpus Christi. Banquete should not be confused with Rancho Banquete, a census-designated place situated several miles west of the community. Banquete is a new CDP as of the 2010 census with a population of 726.

Geography

Banquete is located at 27.80056°N, -97.79722°W (27.800641, -97.797179). The CDP has a total area of 2.3 sqmi, all land.

History

Banquete was named for a four-day feast honoring the completion of a road linking San Patricio, Texas, with Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The community was also a stop on the Texas Mexican Railway, and was also the place of Camp Charles Russell, a military camp to train CSA soldiers.

Education

The Banquete Independent School District serves area students. Their latest graduating class consisted of 55 seniors. Del Mar College is the designated community college for all of Nueces County.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Banquete has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.

Demographics

Banquete first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. Census.

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