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El Paso City Information
Population: 563,662
Elevation: 3867 feet above sea level
Land Area: 249.1 square miles
Location: El Paso is situated on the border of two nations, and lies in the desert 3,762 feet above sea level. The Franklin Mountains split El Paso down the middle, dividing the city into what El Pasoans refer to as the west & east sides. The Rio Grande River flows along El Paso's Southern boundary, separating Texas from Mexico.
Time Zone: Mountain Standard Time (when it's noon in El Paso, it's 1pm in Dallas and 2pm in New York City). El Paso observes Daylight Saving Time from April - October
Local Seasons:
As the home to the University of Texas, El Paso; any time school is in full session, visitors can expect a crowd. The busiest time of year is over the New Year's Holiday when the annual Sun Bowl takes place. With temperatures near 60 F during that time, it's a perfect time to not only experience the annual football event but to enjoy the many outdoor activities available both in the city and throughout the area. There is just a hint of snow during this time.
Spring brings sunny days and temperatures near 80 F. With low humidity, who could ask for more? Summers are hot, yet stay dry due to the low humidity.
How to Get There:
By Air
El Paso International Airport
6701 Convair
El Paso, TX 79925
915-780-4749
El Paso International Airport is the gateway to West Texas, Southern New Mexico and Northern Mexico and provides airline passenger services, air cargo, and general aviation services. The airport is served by many of the nationally known airlines as well as certain local, regional and international carriers.
Ground Transportation:
Most of the major car rental companies as well as taxi, limousine, and shuttle bus service are available at the airport as well as at select locations throughout the city.
By Car
There are several ways to get to El Paso by car:
From White Sands National Monument, NM: Travel Hwy 54 South to I-10 East.
From Juarez, Mexico: Travel Hwy 54 North to I-10 East.
Traveling from the West or the East: Travel I-10.
By Train
Amtrak
700 San Francisco St.
El Paso, TX 79901
800-USA-RAIL
Call for schedule and additional information
By Bus
Greyhound
200 W San Antonio Street
El Paso. TX 79901
915-542-1355
Call for schedule and additional information
How to Get Around:
For traveling around El Paso and between El Paso and Mexico, a rental car is recommended.
National Holidays:
New Year's Day: Jan. 1
Confederate Heroes' Day: January 19
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: 3rd Mon. in Jan.
President's Day: 3rd Mon. in Feb.
Texas Independence Day: March 2
San Jacinto Day: April 21
Memorial Day: last Mon. in May
Emancipation Day: June 19
Independence Day: July 4
Lyndon Baines Johnson Day: August 27
Labor Day: 1st Mon. in Sept.
Thanksgiving Day: 4th Thurs. in Nov.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Dec. 24 and 25
New Year's Eve: Dec. 31
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