Roma Texas Map

About Roma, Texas

Roma is a locality in Starr County, Texas, United States. It has a population of 11,545. The population density is 760.4 people per km². Roma is located at 26.4053°N, 99.0158°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78584.

Roma, Texas, unfolds under a vast South Texas sky, a land where the brush country meets the Rio Grande, its landscape a study in resilient scrub and mesquite. It lies 44.7 miles west-north-west of Mission, TX (from Mission, TX: bearing 287°T), and is situated 3.3 miles west of Escobares. The earth itself, a sun-baked ochre, is softened by a persistent whisper of dry air, carrying the scent of wild sage and distant cattle. Here, the horizon stretches wide, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of mesquite trees, their gnarled limbs reaching like ancient sentinels against the pale blue expanse. In the lingering heat of late afternoon, the light takes on a molten quality, transforming the dusty roads and weathered facades of homes into scenes painted with hues of amber and rose, a quiet beauty that speaks of endurance. The history of Roma is inextricably linked to the lifeblood of the Rio Grande, a waterway that has shaped its destiny and economy for generations. Once a bustling port of entry and a center for cotton and livestock trade, its roots run deep into the stories of river traders, ranchers, and the enduring spirit of the borderlands. Today, the legacy of those days is carried in the weathered brick of its historic buildings and the echoes of Spanish spoken on its streets, a testament to its cultural crossroads. While the grander days of river commerce have receded, a quiet industriousness persists, centered on agriculture and the cross-border connections that continue to define Roma's character, a place where the past and present flow together like the waters of the nearby river.

About This Roma Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Roma, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 26.405261, -99.015807. 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 Roma and Starr County.

Detailed location data for Roma includes the ZIP code (78584), telephone area code (830), county seat of Starr County (Rio Grande City), and school district assignment (Roma 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 Roma is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.