Medina Texas Map

About Medina, Texas

Medina is a locality in Zapata County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,226. The population density is 886.7 people per km². Medina is located at 26.9211°N, 99.2595°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78076.

Medina rests in a landscape where the South Texas brush country begins its subtle surrender to the Rio Grande Valley's broader plains. It lies 43.2 miles south-south-east of Laredo, TX (from Laredo, TX: bearing 159°T), and is situated 1.2 miles north-east of Zapata. Here, the land unfolds in a muted palette of olive greens and earthy browns, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of mesquite and huisache trees, their branches sculpted by persistent winds. The air, especially in the languid hours before dusk, carries a dry warmth, a palpable presence that seems to slow the very pulse of the day. Dust motes dance in the slanted sunlight, catching the light like tiny, ephemeral jewels, and the silence is often broken only by the distant lowing of cattle or the sharp cry of a hawk circling in the immense, pale blue sky. The story of Medina is intrinsically tied to the agricultural currents that have shaped this region. For generations, the fertile earth, coaxed by the life-giving flow of nearby waterways, has sustained a quiet prosperity rooted in farming and ranching. This has fostered a character in Medina that values resilience and a deep connection to the land, a spirit that echoes through the unhurried routines of its residents. Though not a place of grand monuments, Medina holds a distinct charm in its unassuming presence, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have made their lives under the wide, open skies of South Texas.

About This Medina Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Medina, 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 Medina and Zapata County.

Detailed location data for Medina includes the ZIP code (78055), telephone area code (210, 726), county seat of Zapata County (Zapata), 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.