Karnes 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 Karnes City, Karnes County.
| City | Karnes City |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Karnes |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 28.884977 |
| Longitude | -97.900836 |
| Population | 3,605 |
| Density | 515.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 78118 |
| Area Code | 210 |
| County Seat | Karnes City |
| School District | Karnes City Independent School District |
Karnes City is a locality in Karnes County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,605. The population density is 515.8 people per km². Karnes City is located at 28.8850°N, 97.9008°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78118.
Karnes City rests in a landscape of gentle, rolling plains, where the sky seems to stretch on forever, a vast canvas painted with the subtle hues of South Texas. It lies 47.4 miles south of Seguin, TX (from Seguin, TX: bearing 175°T), and is situated 5.5 miles north-west of Kenedy. The terrain, a mosaic of fertile soil and sun-baked earth, supports hardy grasses and scattered mesquite trees, their thorny branches reaching towards the relentless sun. As dusk descends, the light softens, bathing the horizon in a warm, golden glow that spills across the open fields, lending a quiet dignity to the low-slung buildings and the broad, quiet streets of Karnes City. The air, often carrying the dry scent of dust and wild herbs, hums with the distant drone of unseen insects and the occasional lowing of cattle, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats beneath the surface. The story of Karnes City is one of resilience and adaptation, rooted in the agricultural endeavors that have shaped this corner of Texas for generations. Ranching and farming remain vital, the land yielding crops and supporting livestock under the watchful gaze of a sun that dictates the rhythm of life. Yet, the economic landscape has diversified, with the energy sector playing an increasingly significant role, a modern undercurrent beneath the more traditional pursuits. This blend of the old and the new is reflected in the town's character, a pragmatic spirit forged in the crucible of hard work and a deep connection to the land. Though not a place of grand monuments, Karnes City possesses its own quiet beauty, found in the enduring strength of its people and the vast, unbroken expanse of the Texas sky.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Karnes 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 Karnes City and Karnes County.
Detailed location data for Karnes City includes the ZIP code (78118), telephone area code (210), county seat of Karnes County (Karnes City), and school district assignment (Karnes City 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 Karnes 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. |