Jourdanton Texas Map

About Jourdanton, Texas

Jourdanton is a locality in Atascosa County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,407. The population density is 442.3 people per km². Jourdanton is located at 28.9180°N, 98.5464°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78026.

Jourdanton lies under a vast South Texas sky, a place where the sun paints the horizon in broad strokes of ochre and rose each evening. It lies 35.1 miles south of San Antonio, TX (from San Antonio, TX: bearing 185°T), and is situated 5.3 miles south-west of Pleasanton. The landscape here is a study in subtle gradations of green and gold, rolling plains that stretch towards an endless horizon, broken occasionally by the stoic silhouettes of mesquite trees and the deeper hues of live oaks. The air, especially in the languid afternoons, carries the dry, warm scent of sun-baked earth and the distant, sweet perfume of wild grasses. This is a country of wide-open spaces, where the wind whispers secrets through the tall stalks of sorghum and corn, a constant companion to the quiet dignity of the land. The story of Jourdanton is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of Atascosa County, a legacy built on the cultivation of cotton, cattle, and, in more recent times, energy exploration. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the seasons and the demands of the land, fostering a spirit of resilience and self-reliance among its people. You can still feel the echoes of that history in the weathered clapboard of older buildings and the unhurried pace of daily life, a gentle counterpoint to the broader currents of the world. The local economy, while diversifying, still draws strength from the fertile soil and the robust spirit of its inhabitants, creating a unique character that is both enduring and quietly alive.

About This Jourdanton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jourdanton, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 28.918029, -98.546407. 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 Jourdanton and Atascosa County.

Detailed location data for Jourdanton includes the ZIP code (78026), telephone area code (210, 726), county seat of Atascosa County (Jourdanton), and school district assignment (Jourdanton 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 Jourdanton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.