Malta, Texas
Malta, Texas | |
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  Malta  Malta | |
| Coordinates: 33°29′17″N 94°31′20″W / 33.48806°N 94.52222°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bowie |
| Elevation | 410 ft (120 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 903 & 430 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1362124[1] |
Malta is an unincorporated community in Bowie County, Texas, United States.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 297 in 1990.[citation needed] It is part of the Texarkana metropolitan area.
History
[edit]On April 30, 1954, an F3 tornado struck Malta.[2]
Geography
[edit]Malta is located on the Missouri Pacific Railroad line on U.S. Highway 82, 6 mi (9.7 km) west of New Boston[3] and 5 mi (8.0 km) east of DeKalb in northwestern Bowie County.[4]
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, Malta has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]
Education
[edit]The Malta Independent School District serves area students.
Notable person
[edit]- D. N. Jackson, a Baptist pastor who founded the Baptist Missionary Association of America, ministered in Malta.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Malta, Texas
- ^ "1/1-8/1/1954 Tornadoes". National Centers for Environmental Information. National Weather Service. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
- ^ Harper, Jr., Cecil. "Malta, TX". tshaonline.org. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
- ^ "Malta, Texas". Texas Escapes Online Magazine. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
- ^ Climate Summary for Malta, Texas
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