Medina Texas Map

About Medina, Texas

Medina is a locality in Bandera County, Texas, United States. Medina is located at 29.7966°N, 99.2464°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78076.

Medina rests in a fold of the Texas Hill Country, where the land rises and falls with a quiet insistence, its surface a mosaic of live oaks, cedars, and scattered pastures. It lies 46.5 miles west of Timberwood Park, TX (from Timberwood Park, TX: bearing 278°T), and is situated 18.5 miles south-south-west of Kerrville. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a dry, warm scent of mesquite and sun-baked earth, a perfume unique to this arid elegance. Creek beds, often dry in the long summer, wind through the terrain like ancient veins, hinting at the hidden life that springs forth when the rains do come. The light, as it softens towards evening, seems to possess a luminous quality, casting long, gentle shadows that stretch and blur the edges of the distant hills, lending a timeless aspect to the landscape. The economy of Medina has long been tied to the land, with a history rooted in ranching and agriculture, particularly vineyards that thrive in the region's distinct climate. Small, independent businesses form the heart of its commerce, offering local produce and handcrafted goods that speak of a slower, more deliberate way of life. The Medina River, a vital artery for the surrounding ranches, also offers moments of cool respite, its banks a place where the quiet hum of cicadas can be heard above the murmur of the water. This locality, though small, holds a distinct character, a sense of enduring resilience forged by generations who have learned to live in harmony with the sometimes-harsh, always-beautiful demands of the Hill Country.

About This Medina Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Medina, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.79661, -99.24643. 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 Medina and Bandera County.

Detailed location data for Medina includes the ZIP code (78055), telephone area code (210, 726), county seat of Bandera County (Bandera), and school district assignment (Zapata County 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 Medina is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.