South La Paloma Texas Map

About South La Paloma, Texas

South La Paloma is a locality in Jim Wells County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 386. The population density is 181.0 people per km². South La Paloma is located at 27.8947°N, 97.9685°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78372.

South La Paloma unfolds across a landscape of scrub and mesquite, where the earth, a pale ochre under the vast Texas sky, hums with a quiet resilience. It lies 35.6 miles west of Corpus Christi, TX (from Corpus Christi, TX: bearing 281°T), and is situated 4.7 miles south-south-west of Orange Grove. The terrain, a gently undulating expanse, offers little dramatic relief, yet the subtle shifts in elevation and the hardy, drought-resistant flora create a nuanced visual texture. Here, the air itself seems to carry the scent of dry earth and wild sage, a primal perfume that settles over the sparse dwellings and the occasional weathered fence line. The light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a remarkable clarity, casting long, sharp shadows that define the contours of the land with an almost crystalline precision. The history of South La Paloma is entwined with the agricultural ambitions of the region, a story written in the furrows of fields and the slow, steady growth of cotton and sorghum. This area, once the domain of ranching families whose cattle grazed these same windswept plains, now sees a more diversified economy, with small businesses catering to the needs of its residents and the transient traffic that passes through. The echoes of past endeavors, of dreams planted and harvested, seem to linger in the stillness, a subtle undercurrent beneath the daily routines of South La Paloma. The very character of the place is shaped by this enduring connection to the land, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called this corner of Jim Wells County home.

About This South La Paloma Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South La Paloma, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 27.8947, -97.9685. 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 South La Paloma and Jim Wells County.

Detailed location data for South La Paloma includes the ZIP code (78372), telephone area code (830), county seat of Jim Wells County (Alice), and school district assignment (Orange Grove 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 South La Paloma is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.