Atascocita Texas Map

About Atascocita, Texas

Atascocita is a locality in Harris County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 99,354. The population density is 1518.5 people per km². Atascocita is located at 29.9988°N, 95.1766°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77346.

Atascocita breathes a humid, verdant air, a landscape where the land itself seems to sweat under the sun. It lies 5.6 miles east-south-east of Kingwood, TX (from Kingwood, TX: bearing 115°T), and is situated 7.8 miles south-south-east of Porter. Rolling terrain, softened by centuries of pine and oak, gives way to the languid, dark waters of the San Jacinto River and its tributaries, their surfaces often reflecting a sky that can shift from brilliant cerulean to bruised twilight in mere hours. The scent of damp earth and pine needles hangs heavy, a constant reminder of the subtropical embrace that defines this Harris County locale. Here, the asphalt ribbon of roads cuts through dense woods, occasionally opening onto manicured lawns and the gleam of suburban architecture, a modern veneer over a wilder, older pulse. The story of Atascocita is one of resilience and adaptation, its roots stretching back to early Texas settlement, a time when the river was the primary highway and the land yielded its bounty to those who understood its rhythms. The area’s economy, once tied to agriculture and timber, has largely transitioned, now driven by the relentless growth of the Houston metropolitan area, with Atascocita serving as a sprawling residential hub. Yet, echoes of its past linger in the names of bayous and creeks, and in the quiet strength of the live oaks, their gnarled branches bearing witness to generations of life played out under the vast Texas sky. The gentle ripple of the water, a constant, understated presence, seems to hold a quiet wisdom, a testament to the enduring spirit of this corner of the Lone Star State.

About This Atascocita Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Atascocita, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.998831, -95.176598. 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 Atascocita and Harris County.

Detailed location data for Atascocita includes the ZIP code (77346), telephone area code (713, 832), county seat of Harris County (Houston), and school district assignment (Humble 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 Atascocita is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.