Jacinto City, Texas — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Jacinto City, Harris County.
| City | Jacinto City |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Harris |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 29.76745 |
| Longitude | -95.233823 |
| Population | 9,432 |
| Density | 1970.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 77029 |
| Area Code | 713, 832, 281, 346 |
| County Seat | Houston |
| School District | Galena Park Independent School District |
Jacinto City is a locality in Harris County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,432. The population density is 1970.2 people per km². Jacinto City is located at 29.7675°N, 95.2338°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77029.
Jacinto City unfolds under a sky often painted with broad strokes of hazy Texas light, a place where the flat terrain stretches with a quiet persistence. It lies 5.5 miles north-north-west of Pasadena, TX (from Pasadena, TX: bearing 344°T), and is situated 7.8 miles east of Houston. The air here carries the humid breath of the Gulf, a soft weight that clings to the low-slung buildings and the scattered pockets of live oaks. Streets, laid out in a grid that speaks of pragmatic planning rather than organic growth, are lined with modest homes, their lawns meticulously kept, a testament to the pride of their inhabitants. The dominant character is one of industrious resilience, a community that has found its footing on this coastal plain, its lifeblood a steady hum of activity. The history of Jacinto City is deeply intertwined with the sprawling industrial might of the Houston Ship Channel, a vital artery of commerce that shapes its very existence. Once a more agricultural landscape, the land yielded to the demands of industry, transforming its character and its economy. The port’s influence is palpable, not just in the constant thrum of heavy traffic but in the very spirit of the place, a working-class ethos forged in the crucible of oil refineries and shipping terminals. Local businesses, from auto repair shops to small diners, cater to a population that knows the value of hard work, their days often dictated by the ebb and flow of industrial shifts. The nearby San Jacinto River, a historical marker of Texas independence, flows with a quiet dignity, a reminder of older narratives in a landscape now dominated by the relentless progress of modern enterprise.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Jacinto City, 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 Jacinto City and Harris County.
Detailed location data for Jacinto City includes the ZIP code (77029), telephone area code (713, 832, 281, 346), county seat of Harris County (Houston), and school district assignment (Galena Park 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 Jacinto City 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. |