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{{Infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
|official_name = Laguna Vista, Texas
| official_name = Laguna Vista, Texas
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| subdivision_type1 = [[U.S. state|State]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Texas]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Texas|County]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Cameron County, Texas|Cameron]]


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| elevation_footnotes =
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| elevation_m = 3
|subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in Texas|County]]
| elevation_ft = 10
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| coordinates = {{coord|26|6|12|N|97|17|46|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}}
| postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]]
| postal_code = 78578
| area_code = [[Area code 956|956]]
| blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
| blank_info = 48-40336<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref>
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| website = http://lvtexas.com/
| footnotes =
}}
'''Laguna Vista''' is a town in [[Cameron County, Texas|Cameron County]], [[Texas]], United States. The population was 3,520 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]. It is included as part of the [[Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville combined statistical area|Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville]] and the [[Matamoros–Brownsville Metropolitan Area|Matamoros–Brownsville]] metropolitan areas.


==Geography==
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Laguna Vista is located at {{coord|26|6|12|N|97|17|46|W|type:city}} (26.103381, –97.296053).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
<!-- Area -->
|unit_pref = Imperial
|area_footnotes =
|area_magnitude =
|area_total_km2 = 5.6
|area_land_km2 = 5.6
|area_water_km2 = 0.0
|area_total_sq_mi = 2.2
|area_land_sq_mi = 2.2
|area_water_sq_mi = 0.0


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|2.2|sqmi|km2}}, all land.
<!-- Population -->
|population_as_of = [[United States Census, 2010|2010]]
|population_footnotes =
|population_total = 3117
|population_density_km2 = 293.5
|population_density_sq_mi = 760.1


===Climate===
<!-- General information -->
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| location = Laguna Vista, Texas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1928–1969, 1975–2014, 2020–present)
|elevation_footnotes =
| Jan record high F = 89
|elevation_m = 3
| Feb record high F = 91
|elevation_ft = 10
| Mar record high F = 100
|coordinates = {{coord|26|6|12|N|97|17|46|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}}
| Apr record high F = 98
|postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]]
| May record high F = 98
|postal_code = 78578
| Jun record high F = 101
|area_code = [[Area code 956|956]]
| Jul record high F = 99
|blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
| Aug record high F = 101
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| Sep record high F = 103
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| Oct record high F = 96
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| Nov record high F = 95
|website =
| Dec record high F = 90
|footnotes =
| year record high F =
| Jan high F = 68.9
| Feb high F = 72.2
| Mar high F = 75.7
| Apr high F = 80.8
| May high F = 86.1
| Jun high F = 90.1
| Jul high F = 91.0
| Aug high F = 92.1
| Sep high F = 88.5
| Oct high F = 85.1
| Nov high F = 77.5
| Dec high F = 70.5
| year high F = 81.5
| Jan mean F = 60.3
| Feb mean F = 64.2
| Mar mean F = 68.4
| Apr mean F = 73.9
| May mean F = 79.4
| Jun mean F = 83.2
| Jul mean F = 84.0
| Aug mean F = 84.5
| Sep mean F = 81.2
| Oct mean F = 77.0
| Nov mean F = 69.1
| Dec mean F = 62.1
| year mean F = 73.9
| Jan low F = 51.7
| Feb low F = 56.3
| Mar low F = 61.2
| Apr low F = 67.0
| May low F = 72.7
| Jun low F = 76.3
| Jul low F = 77.0
| Aug low F = 77.0
| Sep low F = 73.9
| Oct low F = 69.0
| Nov low F = 60.7
| Dec low F = 53.6
| year low F = 66.4
| Jan record low F = 22
| Feb record low F = 23
| Mar record low F = 31
| Apr record low F = 37
| May record low F = 52
| Jun record low F = 62
| Jul record low F = 67
| Aug record low F = 67
| Sep record low F = 55
| Oct record low F = 37
| Nov record low F = 29
| Dec record low F = 17
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| Jan precipitation inch = 1.45
| Feb precipitation inch = 1.22
| Mar precipitation inch = 1.68
| Apr precipitation inch = 1.59
| May precipitation inch = 2.36
| Jun precipitation inch = 3.06
| Jul precipitation inch = 2.27
| Aug precipitation inch = 1.93
| Sep precipitation inch = 6.15
| Oct precipitation inch = 3.86
| Nov precipitation inch = 1.77
| Dec precipitation inch = 1.41
| year precipitation inch = 28.75
| unit precipitation days = 0.01 in
| Jan precipitation days = 7.9
| Feb precipitation days = 5.2
| Mar precipitation days = 4.8
| Apr precipitation days = 3.6
| May precipitation days = 4.0
| Jun precipitation days = 4.0
| Jul precipitation days = 3.6
| Aug precipitation days = 4.4
| Sep precipitation days = 8.3
| Oct precipitation days = 7.3
| Nov precipitation days = 5.8
| Dec precipitation days = 7.7
| year precipitation days = 66.6
| Jan snow inch = 0.0
| Feb snow inch = 0.0
| Mar snow inch = 0.0
| Apr snow inch = 0.0
| May snow inch = 0.0
| Jun snow inch = 0.0
| Jul snow inch = 0.0
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| Sep snow inch = 0.0
| Oct snow inch = 0.0
| Nov snow inch = 0.0
| Dec snow inch = 0.2
| year snow inch = 0.2
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| Feb snow days = 0.0
| Mar snow days = 0.0
| Apr snow days = 0.0
| May snow days = 0.0
| Jun snow days = 0.0
| Jul snow days = 0.0
| Aug snow days = 0.0
| Sep snow days = 0.0
| Oct snow days = 0.0
| Nov snow days = 0.0
| Dec snow days = 0.0
| year snow days = 0.0
| source = [[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|NOAA]]<ref name="NOWData">{{cite web
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|title = NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data
|publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
|access-date = March 1, 2024}}</ref><ref name="NCEI">{{cite web
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|title = Summary of Monthly Normals 1991-2020
|publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
|access-date = March 1, 2024}}</ref>
}}
}}
'''Laguna Vista''' is a town in [[Cameron County, Texas|Cameron County]], [[Texas]], United States. The population was 3,117 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]]. It is included as part of the [[Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville combined statistical area|Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville]] and the [[Matamoros–Brownsville Metropolitan Area|Matamoros–Brownsville]] metropolitan areas.

==Geography==
Laguna Vista is located at {{coord|26|6|12|N|97|17|46|W|type:city}} (26.103381, -97.296053).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|2.2|sqmi|km2}}, all of it land.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
{{US Census population
|1960= 141
| align = left
|1970= 287
| 1960 = 141
|1980= 632
| 1970 = 287
|1990= 1166
| 1980 = 632
|2000= 1658
| 1990 = 1166
|2010= 3117
| 2000 = 1658
| 2010 = 3117
|estyear=2016
| 2020 = 3520
|estimate=3200
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2016">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}}</ref>
| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}
}}
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 1,658 people, 579 households, and 471 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 760.1 people per square mile (293.7/km²). There were 695 housing units at an average density of 318.6 per square mile (123.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 84.08% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.30% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.30% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.60% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 12.12% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.59% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 49.22% of the population.


===2020 census===
There were 579 households out of which 44.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.5% were non-families. 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.22.


{| class="wikitable"
In the town, the population was spread out with 30.6% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.5 males.
|+'''Laguna Vista racial composition'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US4840336&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2 |access-date=May 21, 2022 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><br /> (NH = Non-Hispanic){{efn|Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.<ref>https://www.census.gov/ {{nonspecific|date=August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=About the Hispanic Population and its Origin |url=https://www.census.gov/topics/population/hispanic-origin/about.html |website=www.census.gov |access-date=May 18, 2022}}</ref>}}
!Race
!Number
!Percentage
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] (NH)
|1,716
|48.75%
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] (NH)
|14
|0.4%
|-
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] (NH)
|10
|0.28%
|-
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] (NH)
|27
|0.77%
|-
|Some Other Race (NH)
|12
|0.34%
|-
|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed/Multi-Racial]] (NH)
|61
|1.73%
|-
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]]
|1,680
|47.73%
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''3,520'''
|
|}
As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 3,520 people, 1,367 households, and 965 families residing in the town.


===2000 census===
The [[median income]] for a household in the town was $43,641, and the median income for a family was $48,304. Males had a median income of $35,625 versus $28,403 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $19,924. About 9.3% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 15.6% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 1,658 people, 579 households, and 471 families in the town. The population density was {{convert|760.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 695 housing units at an average density of {{convert|318.6|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the town was 84.08% White, 0.30% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 12.12% from other races, and 2.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 49.22%.<ref name="GR2" />

Of the 579 households 44.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.1% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.5% were non-families. 16.8% of households were one person and 5.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.22.

The age distribution was 30.6% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% 65 or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.5 males.

The [[median income]] for a household in the town was $43,641, and the median family income was $48,304. Males had a median income of $35,625 versus $28,403 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,924. About 9.3% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 15.6% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.


== Education ==
== Education ==

Children living in Laguna Vista are zoned to schools in [[Point Isabel Independent School District]]. Children go to Garriga Elementary School (Grades K-2), Derry Elementary School, (3-5), Port Isabel Junior High School (6-8), and [[Port Isabel High School]] (9-12). All of the schools are in [[Port Isabel, Texas|Port Isabel]].
Children living in Laguna Vista are zoned to schools in [[Point Isabel Independent School District]]. Children go to Derry Elementary School, (PK–5), Port Isabel Junior High School (6–8), and [[Port Isabel High School]] (9–12). All of the schools are in [[Port Isabel, Texas|Port Isabel]].


In addition, [[South Texas Independent School District]] operates magnet schools that serve Laguna Vista and many surrounding communities.
In addition, [[South Texas Independent School District]] operates magnet schools that serve Laguna Vista and many surrounding communities.
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==References==
==References==
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{{Cameron County, Texas}}
{{Cameron County, Texas}}

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[[Category:Towns in Cameron County, Texas]]
[[Category:Towns in Cameron County, Texas]]

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Laguna Vista, Texas
Town
Location of Laguna Vista, Texas
Location of Laguna Vista, Texas
Coordinates: 26°6′12″N 97°17′46″W / 26.10333°N 97.29611°W / 26.10333; -97.29611
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyCameron
Area
[1]
 • Total4.95 sq mi (12.82 km2)
 • Land4.83 sq mi (12.50 km2)
 • Water0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2)
Elevation
10 ft (3 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total3,520
 • Density710/sq mi (270/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
78578
Area code956
FIPS code48-40336[2]
GNIS feature ID1374437[3]
Websitehttp://lvtexas.com/

Laguna Vista is a town in Cameron County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,520 at the 2020 census. It is included as part of the Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville and the Matamoros–Brownsville metropolitan areas.

Geography[edit]

Laguna Vista is located at 26°6′12″N 97°17′46″W / 26.10333°N 97.29611°W / 26.10333; -97.29611 (26.103381, –97.296053).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2), all land.

Climate[edit]

Climate data for Laguna Vista, Texas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1928–1969, 1975–2014, 2020–present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 89
(32) 		91
(33) 		100
(38) 		98
(37) 		98
(37) 		101
(38) 		99
(37) 		101
(38) 		103
(39) 		96
(36) 		95
(35) 		90
(32) 		103
(39)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 68.9
(20.5) 		72.2
(22.3) 		75.7
(24.3) 		80.8
(27.1) 		86.1
(30.1) 		90.1
(32.3) 		91.0
(32.8) 		92.1
(33.4) 		88.5
(31.4) 		85.1
(29.5) 		77.5
(25.3) 		70.5
(21.4) 		81.5
(27.5)
Daily mean °F (°C) 60.3
(15.7) 		64.2
(17.9) 		68.4
(20.2) 		73.9
(23.3) 		79.4
(26.3) 		83.2
(28.4) 		84.0
(28.9) 		84.5
(29.2) 		81.2
(27.3) 		77.0
(25.0) 		69.1
(20.6) 		62.1
(16.7) 		73.9
(23.3)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 51.7
(10.9) 		56.3
(13.5) 		61.2
(16.2) 		67.0
(19.4) 		72.7
(22.6) 		76.3
(24.6) 		77.0
(25.0) 		77.0
(25.0) 		73.9
(23.3) 		69.0
(20.6) 		60.7
(15.9) 		53.6
(12.0) 		66.4
(19.1)
Record low °F (°C) 22
(−6) 		23
(−5) 		31
(−1) 		37
(3) 		52
(11) 		62
(17) 		67
(19) 		67
(19) 		55
(13) 		37
(3) 		29
(−2) 		17
(−8) 		17
(−8)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 1.45
(37) 		1.22
(31) 		1.68
(43) 		1.59
(40) 		2.36
(60) 		3.06
(78) 		2.27
(58) 		1.93
(49) 		6.15
(156) 		3.86
(98) 		1.77
(45) 		1.41
(36) 		28.75
(730)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.2
(0.51) 		0.2
(0.51)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 7.9 5.2 4.8 3.6 4.0 4.0 3.6 4.4 8.3 7.3 5.8 7.7 66.6
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Source: NOAA[5][6]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1960141—
1970287103.5%
1980632120.2%
19901,16684.5%
20001,65842.2%
20103,11788.0%
20203,52012.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2020 census[edit]

Laguna Vista racial composition[8]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[a]
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 1,716 48.75%
Black or African American (NH) 14 0.4%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 10 0.28%
Asian (NH) 27 0.77%
Some Other Race (NH) 12 0.34%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 61 1.73%
Hispanic or Latino 1,680 47.73%
Total 3,520

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,520 people, 1,367 households, and 965 families residing in the town.

2000 census[edit]

At the 2000 census there were 1,658 people, 579 households, and 471 families in the town. The population density was 760.1 inhabitants per square mile (293.5/km2). There were 695 housing units at an average density of 318.6 per square mile (123.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 84.08% White, 0.30% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 12.12% from other races, and 2.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 49.22%.[2]

Of the 579 households 44.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.1% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.5% were non-families. 16.8% of households were one person and 5.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.22.

The age distribution was 30.6% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% 65 or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $43,641, and the median family income was $48,304. Males had a median income of $35,625 versus $28,403 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,924. About 9.3% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.6% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education[edit]

Children living in Laguna Vista are zoned to schools in Point Isabel Independent School District. Children go to Derry Elementary School, (PK–5), Port Isabel Junior High School (6–8), and Port Isabel High School (9–12). All of the schools are in Port Isabel.

In addition, South Texas Independent School District operates magnet schools that serve Laguna Vista and many surrounding communities.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ^ "NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  6. ^ "Summary of Monthly Normals 1991-2020". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  9. ^ https://www.census.gov/ [not specific enough to verify]
  10. ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  1. ^ Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.[9][10]
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