Olmito is in Cameron County. In Spanish the word olmito is
translated to mean little elm. Olmito developed in the early 1900's and
soon after the Olmito Railroad Station was built. Olmito is located near
US Highways 83 and 77. Olmito covers a land area of almost two square kilometers.
Olmito is classed as a census designated place or unincorporated town. Olmito
has over one thousand residents. Olmito is in the Los Fresnos ISD. The city
of Brownsville is just over six miles from Olmito to the southeast. Rancho
Viejo is less than two miles from Olmito. Lago is about seven miles from
Olmito. The John Lennon memorial Park is in Olmito.
