Sandy, Blanco County, Texas

Unincorporated community in Texas, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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.

CountryUnited States
Elevation
1,280 ft (390 m)
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Sandy, Blanco County, Texas
Sandy is located in Texas
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Sandy is located in the United States
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Coordinates: 30°21′39″N 98°28′10″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyBlanco
Elevation
1,280 ft (390 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code830
GNIS feature ID1379023[1]
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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.

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