Ganado Texas Map

About Ganado, Texas

Ganado is a locality in Jackson County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,534. The population density is 677.9 people per km². Ganado is located at 29.0405°N, 96.5136°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77962.

Ganado rests in a broad, shallow basin where the land gently slopes toward the Gulf Coast, a place where the sky feels vast and the horizons stretch unhindered. It lies 33.8 miles east-north-east of Victoria, TX (from Victoria, TX: bearing 61°T), and is situated 9.1 miles east-north-east of Edna. The terrain here is largely flat, marked by fertile soil that has been shaped by centuries of slow-moving water and the occasional tempest. Tall grasses, the color of faded parchment in the dry season, sway with a quiet persistence, their rustling a constant whisper against the hum of insects and the distant lowing of cattle. Oak trees, their branches gnarled and spread like ancient arms, offer islands of shade, their leaves catching the sunlight and casting dappled patterns on the dusty earth. The air itself often carries a humid warmth, thick with the scent of damp earth and the faint, sweet perfume of wildflowers that bloom in scattered profusion after a good rain. The history of Ganado is interwoven with the rich agricultural legacy of this region, a place where cattle ranching and cotton farming have long been the lifeblood of its economy. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land and opportunity, established a community that has retained a strong connection to its rural roots. The town’s character is one of quiet resilience, a testament to generations who have worked this land, their lives marked by the cyclical rhythms of planting and harvest. While agriculture remains a significant presence, the discovery and development of oil and gas reserves in the surrounding areas have added another layer to Ganado’s economic landscape, bringing with them a different kind of energy to the otherwise unhurried pace of life. The old courthouse, a sturdy brick structure that has witnessed much of Ganado's unfolding story, stands as a silent sentinel, a reminder of the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Ganado Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ganado, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.040536, -96.513583. 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 Ganado and Jackson County.

Detailed location data for Ganado includes the ZIP code (77962), telephone area code (409), county seat of Jackson County (Edna), and school district assignment (Ganado 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 Ganado is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.