real estate market overview 2004 laredo the principal port of entry into mexico is often called gateway to and city under seven flags located in south texas along rio grande s importance as an integral part international trade has increased a result north american free agreement nafta metropolitan statistical area msa population almost 200 000 while nuevo on side border more than 660 according us census bureau was one fastest growing areas nation during 1990s approximately 91 percent webb county land however accounts for only 0 6 3 377 square miles quick facts 356 83 density 2000 57 5 people per mile counties cities towns bruni mirando oilton center table contents demographics education employment 7 economy 12 infrastructure 13 multifamily 14 housing 15 retail 16 hotel 17 industrial 18 2