Fronton Texas Map

About Fronton, Texas

Fronton is a locality in Starr County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 205. The population density is 303.1 people per km². Fronton is located at 26.4070°N, 99.0839°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78584.

Fronton rests in a wide, sun-drenched expanse where the Rio Grande Valley begins to broaden its embrace, a place where the land itself seems to sigh under the weight of the Texas sun. It lies 48.8 miles west-north-west of Mission, TX (from Mission, TX: bearing 286°T), and is situated 4.2 miles west of Roma. The terrain here is a study in subtle slopes, a canvas of dusty earth punctuated by the tenacious green of mesquite and a scattering of hardy native grasses that hold fast against the persistent wind. The air itself carries a dry, warm scent, a blend of baked soil and the faint, sweet perfume of unseen wildflowers, and when the sun begins its slow descent, the sky bleeds into a breathtaking spectrum of oranges, purples, and fiery reds that paint the horizon with a quiet, unhurried majesty. Life in Fronton hums at a pace dictated by the sun and the seasons, a gentle rhythm of days unfolding under a vast, ever-present sky. This particular corner of Starr County carries the deep roots of a history intertwined with the land and the river that defines its edge. For generations, the economy here has been shaped by the fertile soil, an agricultural heartland where cotton and citrus once flourished, and where the legacy of those harvests still whispers on the breeze. Today, the spirit of enterprise in Fronton often finds its expression in smaller, more personal ventures, a testament to the enduring resilience of its people. While grand landmarks are few, the true character of Fronton is found in the quiet dignity of its residents and the shared understanding that binds them to this sun-baked soil, a place where the echoes of the past are as palpable as the heat rising from the earth.

About This Fronton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fronton, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 26.407006, -99.08392. 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 Fronton and Starr County.

Detailed location data for Fronton includes the ZIP code (78584), telephone area code (830), county seat of Starr County (Rio Grande City), and school district assignment (Roma 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 Fronton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.