Sandy, Blanco County, Texas

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Sandy, Blanco County, Texas
Unincorporated community
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Sandy
Coordinates: 30°21′39″N98°28′10″W / 30.36083°N 98.46944°W / 30.36083; -98.46944
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 ID1379023 [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.

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Geography

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

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

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

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sandy, Blanco County, Texas
  2. 1 2 Ogilvie, Mary H. "Sandy, TX (Blanco County)". tshaonline.org. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Sandy, Texas". Texas Escapes Online Magazine. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  4. ↑ Climate Summary for Sandy, Texas
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