Derby Texas Map

About Derby, Texas

Derby is a locality in Frio County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 180. The population density is 2.0 people per km². Derby is located at 28.7714°N, 99.1286°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79326.

Derby rests in a landscape shaped by the patient work of wind and water, where the South Texas Brush Country unfolds in a tapestry of mesquite, prickly pear, and scattered oaks. It lies 59.2 miles south-west of San Antonio, TX (from San Antonio, TX: bearing 221°T), and is situated 8.6 miles south-south-west of Pearsall. The terrain, a subtle undulation rather than dramatic hills, offers wide vistas under a sky that seems to stretch perpetually, especially in the late afternoon when the light softens to a warm, honeyed hue. The air itself carries a dry, earthy scent, a blend of sun-baked soil and resilient vegetation, a constant reminder of the arid beauty that defines this corner of Frio County. Life here moves with a quiet deliberation, a steady pulse that echoes the slow growth of the native plants and the enduring spirit of the land. Though not a place of grand pronouncements or bustling industry, Derby holds its own history and character, deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions of the region. Its economy has long been tied to the fortunes of the land, with cattle ranching and farming providing sustenance and a way of life for generations. The echoes of the past are subtle, not shouted from monuments, but felt in the weathered barns and the enduring fences that trace property lines across the rolling land. Derby’s distinctiveness lies in its unpretentious resilience, a quiet dignity found in the enduring spirit of its people and the timeless beauty of the South Texas plains.

About This Derby Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Derby, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 28.771365, -99.128644. 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 Derby and Frio County.

Detailed location data for Derby includes the ZIP code (78017), telephone area code (210, 726, 806), county seat of Frio County (Pearsall), and school district assignment. 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 Derby is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.