La Coma Texas Map

About La Coma, Texas

La Coma is a locality in Webb County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 7. The population density is 2.2 people per km². La Coma is located at 27.5029°N, 99.3014°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78043.

La Coma occupies a stretch of sun-bleached earth where the land flattens into an expansive, quiet prairie defined by the persistent, winding path of Lobo Creek. It lies 12.6 miles east of Laredo, TX (from Laredo, TX: bearing 91°T), and is situated 14.6 miles northeast of Rio Bravo. The air here holds a distinct, dry clarity, particularly as the light shifts in the late afternoon to cast long, thin shadows across the brush. While the distant silhouette of Cerrito Prieto rises against the horizon as a faint, jagged reminder of the earth's deeper shifts, the immediate surroundings remain dominated by the resilient scrub and grasses of the plains. Residents often find their way to Self-Help Center Park to observe the slow transition of the seasons, finding a particular peace in the way the local flora clings to the soil despite the relentless heat of the sun.

La Coma maintains a steady, deliberate pace rooted in the traditions of ranching and the persistent demands of an inland economy. The proximity of Lake Casa Blanca provides a vital reprieve from the arid climate, serving as a focal point for the region’s modest recreational life and essential water resources. Life in La Coma reflects a blend of historical endurance and modern adaptation, where the influence of border-country culture colors the daily exchange of goods and conversation. The community carries its history in the quiet maintenance of its infrastructure and the enduring focus on land stewardship, ensuring that the legacy of those who first settled this challenging terrain remains present in the rhythm of the modern workday.

About This La Coma Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of La Coma, Texas. Coordinates: 27.5029, -99.3014. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for La Coma includes the ZIP code (78043), telephone area code (210, 726), county seat of Webb County (Laredo), and school district assignment (United Independent School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.