Malta, Texas Explained

Official Name:Malta, Texas
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Texas#USA
Pushpin Label:Malta
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Bowie
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:410
Coordinates:33.4881°N -94.5222°W
Area Code:903 & 430
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1362124

Malta is an unincorporated community in Bowie County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 297 in 1990. It is part of the Texarkana metropolitan area.

History

On April 30, 1954, an F3 tornado struck Malta.[1]

Geography

Malta is located on the Missouri Pacific Railroad line on U.S. Highway 82, 6miles west of New Boston[2] and 5miles east of DeKalb in northwestern Bowie County.[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, Malta has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]

Education

The Malta Independent School District serves area students.

Notable person

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1/1-8/1/1954 Tornadoes . National Centers for Environmental Information . National Weather Service . 4 January 2022.
  2. Web site: Harper, Jr. . Cecil . Malta, TX . 2022-08-30 . tshaonline.org.
  3. Web site: Malta, Texas . Texas Escapes Online Magazine . 2022-08-30.
  4. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=172614&cityname=Malta%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Malta, Texas