Ricardo, Texas — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Ricardo, Kleberg County.
| City | Ricardo |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Kleberg |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 27.421428 |
| Longitude | -97.851109 |
| Population | 1,132 |
| Density | 92.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Ricardo is a locality in Kleberg County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,132. The population density is 92.6 people per km². Ricardo is located at 27.4214°N, 97.8511°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78363.
Ricardo unfolds under a sky that often seems to stretch forever, a low-lying expanse where the coastal plain begins its subtle tilt toward the Gulf. It lies 38.2 miles south-west of Corpus Christi, TX (from Corpus Christi, TX: bearing 227°T), and is situated 6.5 miles south of Kingsville. The land here is a study in muted greens and sun-baked browns, a terrain that has learned to accept the relentless press of summer heat and the occasional, dramatic bloom of wildflowers after a timely rain. Ditches, carved with utilitarian purpose, trace the edges of fields, their watery reflections mirroring the vast, indifferent blue above, a quiet testament to the persistent struggle for cultivation. The air itself carries a certain weight, a humid promise of distant water and the earthy scent of soil that has weathered generations. This corner of Kleberg County, Texas, whispers of a history tied to the land and its bounty, where ranching once dominated the horizon and the economy still hinges on agriculture and the robust presence of the King Ranch. The echoes of that sprawling enterprise are palpable, a sense of enduring legacy in the very way the land is worked. Beyond the immediate agricultural pursuits, the proximity to the coast imbues Ricardo with a distinct character, a subtle salt-tinged breeze that brushes against the dusty roads, hinting at the broader waterways and wildlife refuges that define the region's natural beauty. It is a place where the rhythm of days is often dictated by the sun and the seasons, a quiet persistence that defines the enduring spirit of Ricardo.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ricardo, 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 Ricardo and Kleberg County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Ricardo is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Ricardo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |