Aledo Texas Map

About Aledo, Texas

Aledo is a locality in Parker County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,825. The population density is 730.7 people per km². Aledo is located at 32.6960°N, 97.6022°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76008.

Aledo lies in the gentle, rolling terrain of Parker County, where wide, sun-drenched skies stretch over a landscape defined by its fertile bottomlands and the subtle contours of the Cross Timbers. It lies 12.2 miles east-south-east of Weatherford, TX (from Weatherford, TX: bearing 111°T), and is situated 8.4 miles west of Benbrook. Here, the air often carries the faint, earthy scent of cultivated fields and the whisper of wind through hardy oaks and mesquites. The character of Aledo is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land has shaped its inhabitants as much as they have shaped it, evident in the steady gaze of its people and the unpretentious beauty of its sprawling ranches and modest homes. Dusk here is a revelation, a slow bleed of apricot and rose across the western horizon, painting the scattered farmhouses and their attendant barns in a warm, ephemeral glow. The history of Aledo is intertwined with the agricultural bounty of its soil and the persistent spirit of those who sought to cultivate it. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to the rich earth, the economy has long been anchored in ranching and farming, with cattle grazing on the abundant grasses and crops flourishing in the valley floors. This heritage is still palpable, though newer enterprises have begun to weave their way into the economic fabric, bringing a modern hum to the otherwise timeless pace of life. Aledo is a place where the past breathes softly in the present, a testament to the enduring connection between land and livelihood, a quiet strength that defines this corner of Texas.

About This Aledo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Aledo, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.695964, -97.602247. 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 Aledo and Parker County.

Detailed location data for Aledo includes the ZIP code (76008), telephone area code (817, 682), county seat of Parker County (Weatherford), and school district assignment (Aledo 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 Aledo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.