EdinburgTexas
Edinburg is a city in and the county seat of Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 100,243 at the 2020 census, and in 2025, its estimated population was 110,700, making it the second-largest city in Hidalgo County, and the third-largest city in the larger Rio Grande Valley region..
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About Edinburg
Set in the southern part of Texas, Edinburg is a mid-size city, home to 108,733 residents as of the latest Census estimates. It stands among the 500 most populous places in the United States (#299 nationwide).
Officially, Edinburg is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 46.59 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,334 residents per square mile.
What Makes Edinburg Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Edinburg — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Full urban amenities: dining, healthcare, education, and employment in one place.
- Serious economic gravity — one of the region's employment and cultural hubs.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Edinburg
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Hidalgo County Historical Museum · Museum
- Museum of South Texas History · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Edinburg
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Edinburg
- AUSTIN EL
- BREWSTER EL
- EDINBURG H S
- ESCANDON EL
- FREDDY GONZALEZ EL
- IDEA EDINBURG ACADEMY
- IDEA EDINBURG COLLEGE PREPARATORY
- IDEA QUEST ACADEMY
- IDEA QUEST COLLEGE PREPARATORY
- IDEA TOROS COLLEGE PREPARATORY
- JEFFERSON ELEM
- LONE STAR H S SOUTH
- PREMIER HIGH SCHOOLS - EDINBURG CAREER & TECHNICAL
- VANGUARD BEETHOVEN
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- South Texas Health System ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
- Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
- Cornerstone Regional Hospital · 24/7 ER
- Driscoll Children'S Hospital Rio Grande Valley · 24/7 ER · Childrens
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.