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Vanderpool is a small unincorporated community in Bandera County in the Texas Hill Country, United States, which is part of the Edwards Plateau.[1] It is considered part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area. Although it is unincorporated, Vanderpool has a post office, with the ZIP code of 78885.[2] According to the Handbook of Texas, Vanderpool had a population of 22 in 1990. Hunting, ranching and tourism are prime contributors to the regional economy.[3]
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Vanderpool is located along the Sabinal River in the Sabinal Canyon.[4] It is in western Bandera Count at the intersection of Texas State Highway 187 and Ranch to Market Road 337, 30 miles (48 km) west of Bandera, 10 mi (16 km) north of Utopia,[3] 19 mi (31 km) north of Sabinal, 17 mi (27 km) east of Leakey, 43 mi (69 km) southwest of Kerrville, and 80 mi (130 km) west of San Antonio.
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, Vanderpool has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]
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The Utopia Independent School District serves students in the area.
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Vanderpool is home to the Lone Star Motorcycle Museum, which features over 50 classic motorcycles from 1910 to the modern era.[6] Lost Maples State Park is located a few miles north of town.[7] Garner State Park, in which the Green kingfisher can be spotted, is about a 30-minute drive to the southwest. It is a popular birdwatching destination for American and foreign tourists.[4]
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