Welcome to Leona ...
The city of Leona is located Leona is located in Leon County<1>. The location of Leona has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2> While we don't have a date for the founding of Leona, you might consider that their post office opened in 1846. From the Census Estimates for 2019, Leona has a population of 179 people<3> (see below for details). The community of Leona is 360 feet [110 m] above sea level.<4>. Time Zone: Leona lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time Area codes for Leona: (903) & (430)<5> The ZIP code for Leona: 75850<6> Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Leona had an population of 179 people. This is an increase of 2.29% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 1.1% since the 2000 Census). At the time of the 2010 Census, Leona had a population of 175 people. This makes Leona the county's 7th most populous community. With a 2010 count of 175 people, the population of Leona decreased 3.31% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 181 people). More information can be found on the Census Page for Leona. Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are two Texas communities named Leona: This one is located in Leon County and the other is located in Hidalgo County. Beyond Texas, there are 5 communities that are also named Leona - they are located in Kansas (2), Oregon and Pennsylvania. For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Leona. We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Leona. We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy. We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Leona. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Leona. Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Leona. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Leona. We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Leona. See our Newspapers Page for Leona. Looking for more information about Leona? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions. In addition to the Tourism page for Leona, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Leona. We originally found mention of Leona in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page. From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Leona was on a map titled Map of Texas (from Rand McNally, 1911). We also found Leona in the book titled .<8> From that list, the Leona post office opened in 1846.
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<1> If you're interested in how the shape of Texas' counties, including Leon, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. <2> The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. <3> Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Leona. <4> The elevation is an estimate for the area around Leona - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. <5> Area code (430) is an overlay for area code (903). <6> ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Leona). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Leona or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). <7> While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. <8> A copy of their list with background information can be found at:
https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/