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Smithson Valley, Texas

Coordinates: 29°48′47″N 98°20′14″W / 29.81306°N 98.33722°W / 29.81306; -98.33722
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Smithson Valley, Texas
Smithson Valley is located in Texas
Smithson Valley
Smithson Valley
Smithson Valley is located in the United States
Smithson Valley
Smithson Valley
Coordinates: 29°48′47″N 98°20′14″W / 29.81306°N 98.33722°W / 29.81306; -98.33722
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyComal
Elevation1,289 ft (393 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code830
GNIS feature ID1380562[1]

Smithson Valley is a neighborhood within the Canyon Lake census-designated place in Comal County, Texas, United States.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 15 in 2000. It is located within the Greater San Antonio area.

Geography

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Smithson Valley is located on Farm to Market Road 311, 15 mi (24 km) northwest of New Braunfels in central Comal County.[2]

Climate

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The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Smithson Valley has a humid subtropical climate.[3]

Education

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The first school in Smithson Valley was built in 1875. As of 2007, it had a highschool with over 2,500 students.[2] It is also zoned for Bill Brown Elementary School.

Notable person

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