Bandera Texas Map

About Bandera, Texas

Bandera is a locality in Bandera County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 655. The population density is 203.0 people per km². Bandera is located at 29.7266°N, 99.0736°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78003.

Bandera rises from the rolling hills of the Texas Hill Country, a landscape defined by rugged limestone outcroppings and the persistent, wind-sculpted mesquite trees that cling to the slopes. It lies 35.8 miles west of Timberwood Park, TX (from Timberwood Park, TX: bearing 272°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north-west of Lake Medina Shores. The Medina River, a ribbon of silver under the vast, often intensely blue sky, cuts through the terrain, its banks shaded by live oaks and pecans. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, earthy scent, punctuated by the sweet perfume of wildflowers in season and the distant hum of cicadas. It’s a place where the horizon feels expansive, and the light, particularly as it softens into evening, casts long, dramatic shadows that seem to deepen the very character of the land. The spirit of Bandera is inextricably linked to its cowboy heritage, a legacy that still echoes in the saloons and honky-tonks that line its main street, a vibrant reminder of its roots as a frontier town. Originally settled by ranchers and cowboys drawn to the rich grazing land, Bandera County has long been a hub for livestock, and that agricultural heartbeat continues to inform the local economy, alongside a growing tourism industry that celebrates its Western charm. You can feel the history in the weathered wood of the buildings and the easy, unhurried way of life, a palpable connection to the pioneers who first carved out a living in this wild and beautiful country. The annual Frontier Days celebration is a testament to this enduring spirit, drawing crowds who come to witness and partake in the traditions that make Bandera so distinct.

About This Bandera Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Bandera, Texas with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Bandera and Bandera County.

Detailed location data for Bandera includes the ZIP code (78003), telephone area code (210, 726), county seat of Bandera County (Bandera), and school district assignment (Bandera 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 Bandera is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.