Fort Hancock, Texas

Fort Hancock is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Hudspeth County, Texas, United States. Its population was 1,052 at the 2020 census.

Fort Hancock, Texas
Abandoned buildings along State Highway 20 in Fort Hancock
Location of Fort Hancock, Texas
Coordinates: 31°17′30″N 105°51′37″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyHudspeth
Area
  Total19.2 sq mi (49.7 km2)
  Land18.9 sq mi (49.0 km2)
  Water0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2)
Elevation
3,579 ft (1,091 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total1,052
  Density55.52/sq mi (21.44/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
79839
Area code915
FIPS code48-26724
GNIS feature ID1357587

Fort Hancock is situated on the Mexico–United States border, across from El Porvenir, Chihuahua. The Fort Hancock–El Porvenir International Bridge connects the two communities, and the Fort Hancock Port of Entry is located on the Texas side.

Texas State Highway 20 and the Union Pacific Railroad run through the town.

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