Medina Texas Map

About Medina, Texas

Medina is a locality in Bandera County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,953. The population density is 860.8 people per km². Medina is located at 26.9351°N, 99.2644°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 78055, 78076.

Medina occupies a limestone-streaked crease in the earth where the Medina River carves a clear, persistent path through the surrounding brush and cedar. It lies 18.5 miles south-southwest of Kerrville, TX (from Kerrville, TX: bearing 200°T), and is situated 30.8 miles west of Boerne. This landscape is defined by the rugged transition from the low-lying plains toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Edwards Plateau, which anchors the western horizon. The terrain near Wet Hollow shifts into limestone bluffs and tight, scrub-covered ravines, creating a topography that feels both ancient and exposed. Light here has a particular quality, turning the late afternoon sky into a bruised violet that highlights the stark, pale edges of the rocky ground. Even when the heat of the day lingers in the soil, the air near the riverbed remains cool, carrying the scent of damp stone and wild native grasses.

Medina maintains its identity through a deep-rooted agricultural heritage, long famous for the orchards that thrive in the rich river soil. This economy of soil and sun persists, as the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life for those who work the land or manage the local ranches. Beyond the immediate fields, the proximity to the Bandera Canyonlands provides a stark, protected contrast to the cleared pastures, offering a glimpse of the wilder, untamed scrub that once dominated the region. While Medina Lake sits nineteen miles away as a distant reservoir of activity, the daily life here remains centered on the quiet persistence of the river and the steady, unhurried cultivation of the apple trees that have become the primary mark of the local industry.

About This Medina Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Medina, Texas. Coordinates: 26.935079, -99.264419. 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 Medina includes the ZIP code (78055, 78076), telephone area code (210, 726), county seat of Bandera County (Bandera), and school district assignment (Zapata County 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.