Macdona is an

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and

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, United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 559. Macdona lies along the Union Pacific rail line near

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in southwest Bexar County. It is part of the

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Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Macdona was named for George Macdona, an Englishman, who owned the townsite.Handbook of Texas Online - MACDONA, TX
/ref> The first recorded sale of town lots was dated July 7, 1886. The Macdona post office (78054) opened in 1886. On September 1, 1909, the Artesian Belt opened a line between Macdona and

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. In 2000, Macdona was reported to have 297 persons. The town is part of the

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and

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area code districts.

Demographics

Macdona first appeared as a

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in the 2010 U.S. Census.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the

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system, Macdona has a

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, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2004 train derailment and chlorine gas poisoning

On June 28, 2004, a crash between

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and

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trains in Macdona resulted in the release of of liquid chlorine, which immediately vaporized into a cloud of chlorine gas that spread over a radius of at least . Three people, the UP train conductor and two residents, died and at least 40 others were injured.

References

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