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| City | Combes |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Cameron |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 26.248685 |
| Longitude | -97.733882 |
| Population | 3,178 |
| Density | 375.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 78535, 78550 |
| Area Code | 830 |
| County Seat | Brownsville |
| School District | Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District |
Combes is a locality in Cameron County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,178. The population density is 375.4 people per km². Combes is located at 26.2487°N, 97.7339°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78550.
Combes rests where the South Texas brush country begins to surrender its secrets to the proximity of the Gulf. It lies 4.6 miles north-north-west of Harlingen, TX (from Harlingen, TX: bearing 330°T), and is situated 8.3 miles north-east of La Feria. The land here is a study in muted greens and browns, a sprawling expanse of mesquite trees with their thorny limbs reaching like gnarled fingers, interspersed with prickly pear cactus that punctuate the flat terrain with their robust forms. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry warmth, tinged with the faint, sweet scent of blooming huisache, a perfume that clings to the landscape long after the sun has dipped below the horizon, leaving behind a sky streaked with hues of bruised purple and fading rose. The quietude of Combes is profound, broken only by the occasional distant lowing of cattle or the sharp, percussive cry of a roadrunner darting across the dusty shoulder of a seldom-traveled road. The story of Combes is inextricably linked to the fertile soil and the agricultural bounty it yields, particularly citrus groves that once painted the landscape with vibrant green and, in season, the cheerful orange blush of ripening fruit. Though the agricultural landscape has shifted, the legacy of farming persists, a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life. The economy, once heavily reliant on these crops, now finds its footing in a more diversified approach, serving the needs of the surrounding communities and benefiting from the steady growth of the Rio Grande Valley. Combes itself is a place where the past is not forgotten, but rather lives on in the weathered barns and the enduring spirit of its people, a testament to a hard-won resilience in this sun-drenched corner of Texas.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Combes, 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 Combes and Cameron County.
Detailed location data for Combes includes the ZIP code (78535), telephone area code (830), county seat of Cameron County (Brownsville), and school district assignment (Harlingen Consolidated 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 Combes is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |