Hondo Texas Map

About Hondo, Texas

Hondo is a locality in Medina County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,713. The population density is 326.9 people per km². Hondo is located at 29.3475°N, 99.1414°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78861.

Hondo rests in the rolling terrain of South Texas, where the land begins to soften its edges and the vast sky presses down with a benevolent weight. It lies 39.4 miles west of San Antonio, TX (from San Antonio, TX: bearing 262°T), and is situated 8.5 miles east of D Hanis. Scrub oaks, their branches gnarled like old men's fingers, dot the landscape, their leaves a muted green against the pale, sun-bleached earth. The air here carries the scent of dry grass and distant mesquite, a fragrance that speaks of long, warm days and nights that hum with the chirping of unseen creatures. Even the wind, when it blows, seems to whisper secrets of resilience, rustling through the sparse vegetation with a dry, persistent sigh. The story of Hondo is one of enduring spirit, a testament to the hardy souls who found their footing on this land when it was still wild and untamed. Ranching has long been the lifeblood of this region, the open pastures and scrub country ideal for raising cattle, a tradition that continues to shape the local economy and the character of its people. The Medina River, a ribbon of shimmering water that winds its way through the surrounding countryside, has been a vital source of sustenance and life for generations, its presence a constant reminder of nature's enduring power. Hondo itself, a place where the pace of life feels attuned to the slow turning of the seasons, offers a quiet dignity, a sense of community built on shared history and the simple, profound beauty of the land.

About This Hondo Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Hondo, 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 Hondo and Medina County.

Detailed location data for Hondo includes the ZIP code (78861), telephone area code (512, 830), county seat of Medina County (Hondo), and school district assignment (Hondo 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 Hondo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.