Longoria Texas Map

About Longoria, Texas

Longoria is a locality in Starr County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 23. The population density is 285.0 people per km². Longoria is located at 26.3024°N, 98.6425°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78582.

Longoria lies under a sky that stretches wide and blue, a canvas often painted with the fiery hues of sunset. It lies 20.5 miles west-north-west of Mission, TX (from Mission, TX: bearing 287°T), and is situated 5.2 miles west-north-west of Sullivan City. The land itself is a study in subtle textures, a low-lying expanse where mesquite trees, their branches twisted into arthritic gestures, offer sparse shade. The air, thick with the scent of dry earth and distant blossoms, carries a palpable stillness, broken only by the hum of insects and the occasional rustle of unseen creatures in the sparse scrub. Here, the earth seems to breathe slowly, absorbing the intense sun, and the horizon often blurs into a shimmering haze, giving the impression of an endless, sun-baked plain. This corner of Starr County holds a quiet history, its roots reaching back to the agricultural endeavors that shaped its early days. The economy, once deeply tied to the bounty of the land, now finds its pulse in a more varied rhythm, with a resilient spirit that has weathered changing times. The legacy of those who first settled here can still be felt in the enduring patterns of life, a slow unfolding of days that prioritizes connection and a deep understanding of the subtle shifts in the seasons. Longoria, though modest in its outward presentation, possesses a profound character, a testament to the enduring strength found in simplicity and the quiet beauty of a place that has learned to thrive under the vast Texas sun.

About This Longoria Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Longoria, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 26.3024, -98.6425. 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 Longoria and Starr County.

Detailed location data for Longoria includes the ZIP code (78582), telephone area code (830), county seat of Starr County (Rio Grande City), and school district assignment (Rio Grande City Grulla 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 Longoria is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.