Zapata, Texas

Zapata is a census-designated place (CDP) in the U.S. state of Texas. It is the county seat of Zapata County.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , of which  is land and  is water.

Climate
Zapata has a hot semi-arid (Köppen: BSh) climate with hot summers and milder winters. Official record temperatures range from  on January 4, 1911, to  on June 16, 1998.

Precipitation averages  annually, with higher amounts typically occurring from May to October. Snowfall is rare but has occurred, with  on Christmas Day in 2004. Zapata is sometimes the hottest location in the United States.

Demographics
Zapata first appeared as an unincorporated community in the 1950 U.S. Census; and then as a census designated place in the 1980 U.S. Census.
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Category:Census-designated places in Texas
Category:County seats in Texas