Agua Dulce Texas Map

About Agua Dulce, Texas

Agua Dulce is a locality in Nueces County, Texas, United States. Agua Dulce is located at 27.7817°N, 97.9086°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 79928.

Agua Dulce unfolds across a landscape shaped by the persistent, low-lying terrain of South Texas, where the earth gently slopes towards unseen waterways. It lies 31.3 miles west of Corpus Christi, TX (from Corpus Christi, TX: bearing 268°T), and is situated 7.1 miles west-south-west of Banquete. The air here carries a humid warmth, a constant companion that softens the edges of the day and lends a hazy, golden sheen to the wide-open skies, particularly in the late afternoon. Scattered mesquite trees, their thorny branches reaching like gnarled fingers, punctuate the fields of native grasses, a testament to the resilience of life in this sun-drenched region. The character of Agua Dulce is one of quiet endurance, a place where the land itself seems to hold a deep, unhurried breath. The history of Agua Dulce is intertwined with the agricultural currents that have long flowed through this part of Nueces County, particularly the cultivation of cotton and sorghum, crops that once defined the local economy. The name itself, meaning "sweet water," hints at a time when finding such a resource was a matter of profound significance, a precious commodity in this semi-arid expanse. While the agricultural backbone remains, the proximity to the Gulf Coast and the burgeoning energy sector have introduced new threads to the economic tapestry of Agua Dulce, fostering a blend of old and new livelihoods. The daily rhythm is marked by the quiet hum of vehicles on the highway, the distant lowing of cattle, and the steady, reliable pulse of a community that has learned to thrive in its distinct corner of Texas.

About This Agua Dulce Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Agua Dulce, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 27.781692, -97.90861. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Agua Dulce and Nueces County.

Detailed location data for Agua Dulce includes the ZIP code (78330), telephone area code (830, 915), county seat of Nueces County (Corpus Christi), and school district assignment (Agua Dulce Independent School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Agua Dulce is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.