236,091 in city
241,438 in metro
241,438 in metro
79.54 mi² (206 km²)
Laredo
About Laredo
Affectionately known by many as "The Gateway City", Laredo is the chief port of entry on the US/Mexican border. The two countries are linked by a railroad bridge and two motor vehicle bridges across the Rio Grande River.
The seat of Webb County, Laredo is an important river port as well as a center for agricultural products and natural gas production. The city was founded by Spaniards in 1755. It was separated into Nuevo Laredo , Tamaulipas, Mexico, and Laredo, Texas in 1848 with the Treaty of Guadalupe.
No. of Buildings
| No. | Current status |
|---|---|
| 197 | All buildings |
| 196 |
|
| 1 |
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Tallest buildings
| # | Building | Height | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamilton Hotel | 150 ft | 1923 |
Building types
| No. | Type |
|---|---|
| 152 | low-rise building |
| 13 | mast (wired) |
| 11 | mast (pole) |
| 11 | mast (framework) |
| 4 | high-rise building |
| 2 | hall |
| 1 | house |
| 1 | church |
| 1 | stadium |
| 1 | open-air structure |