Welcome to Rio Bravo (aka 'Rio Bravo Colonia') ...
The city of Rio Bravo is located on the South Texas Plains.
Rio Bravo is located in Webb County<1>.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Rio Bravo has a population of 4,659 people<2> (see below for details).
The community of Rio Bravo is 390 feet [119 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Rio Bravo lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The ZIP code for Rio Bravo: 78043<4>
The city of Rio Bravo has also been called Rio Bravo Colonia.
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Rio Bravo had an population of 4,659 people. This is a decrease of 2.82% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 16.1% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Rio Bravo had a population of 4,794 people. This makes Rio Bravo the county's 2nd most populous community.
The population of Rio Bravo represents 0.02% of the population of Texas (which has 25,145,561 people), making it the state's 345th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 4,794 people, the population of Rio Bravo decreased 13.67% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 5,553 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Rio Bravo.
Communities Also Named Rio Bravo ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are two Texas communities named Rio Bravo: This one is located in Webb County and the other is located in Val Verde County.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Rio Bravo.
Communities near Rio Bravo ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Rio Bravo.
- Laredo
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laredo
- Laredo is located in Webb County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 263,640 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Laredo <5>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Laredo
- From Rio Bravo to Laredo
- Larga Vista
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Larga Vista have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Larga Vista
- Larga Vista is located in Webb County
- Larga Vista has also been known as:
- Larga Vista Colonia
- Laredo Ranchettes
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laredo Ranchettes have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laredo Ranchettes
- Laredo Ranchettes is located in Webb County
- Pescadito ‑ Historic
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast) - Ranchos Penitas West
(22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ranchos Penitas West have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ranchos Penitas West
- Ranchos Penitas West is located in Webb County
- Ranchos Penitas West has also been known as:
- Ranchos Penitas West Colonia
- San Ygnacio
(22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for San Ygnacio have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for San Ygnacio
- San Ygnacio is located in Zapata County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for San Ygnacio <5>
- Islitas ‑ Historic
(23 miles [37 km] to the northwest) - Regency Village
(23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Regency Village have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Regency Village
- Regency Village is located in Webb County
- Regency Village has also been known as:
- Regency Village Colonia
- Ranchitos Las Lomas
(26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ranchitos Las Lomas have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ranchitos Las Lomas
- Ranchitos Las Lomas is located in Webb County
- Botines
(27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Rio Bravo. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Rio Bravo.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Rio Bravo. 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 Rio Bravo.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Rio Bravo. See our Newspapers Page for Rio Bravo.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Rio Bravo ...
Looking for more information about Rio Bravo? 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.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Rio Bravo, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Rio Bravo.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Rio Bravo. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Webb County: www.webbcounty.com/
The official website for State of Texas: https://texas.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Texas' counties, including Webb, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Rio Bravo. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Rio Bravo - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | 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 Rio Bravo). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Rio Bravo or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | 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. |