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Sandy, Blanco County, Texas
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Sandy, Blanco County, Texas | |
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  Sandy  Sandy | |
| Coordinates: 30°21′39″N 98°28′10″W / 30.36083°N 98.46944°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Blanco |
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 830 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1379023[1] |
Sandy is an unincorporated community in Blanco County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 25 in 2000.
Geography
[edit]Sandy is located at the intersection of Farm to Market Roads 1320 and 1323, 7 mi (11 km) northwest of Johnson City in northwestern Blanco County.[2] It is also located 80 mi (130 km) west of Austin and 39 mi (63 km) west of Fredericksburg.[3]
Climate
[edit]The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers, and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Sandy has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]
Education
[edit]Sometime during the 20th century, Sandy joined with the Johnson City Independent School District.[2] It continues to be served by the Johnson City ISD today.
References
[edit]- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sandy, Blanco County, Texas
- ^ a b Ogilvie, Mary H. "Sandy, TX (Blanco County)". tshaonline.org. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ "Sandy, Texas". Texas Escapes Online Magazine. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ Climate Summary for Sandy, Texas
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