Sullivan City Texas Map

About Sullivan City, Texas

Sullivan City is a locality in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,902. The population density is 421.5 people per km². Sullivan City is located at 26.2776°N, 98.5636°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78595.

Sullivan City lies in a broad, sun-drenched expanse where the Rio Grande Valley begins to flatten into the coastal plain, a landscape defined by the patient, fertile earth and the vast, cerulean Texas sky. It lies 15.4 miles west-north-west of Mission, TX (from Mission, TX: bearing 286°T), and is situated 8.0 miles west-south-west of Salida del Sol Estates. The land here is a tapestry of agricultural endeavor, with fields of green and gold stretching to the horizon, punctuated by hardy mesquite trees and the occasional cluster of palms. The air itself carries a unique character, often warm and thick with the scent of ripening citrus and the distant hum of agricultural machinery, a subtle symphony of the valley’s bounty. The history of Sullivan City is deeply intertwined with the agricultural traditions of South Texas, a legacy built on the rich alluvial soils deposited by the Rio Grande, though the city itself is some distance from the river's immediate banks. For generations, the economy has been driven by the cultivation of crops like sorghum, cotton, and various vegetables, a testament to the enduring spirit of the farmers who have worked this land. While not a major industrial hub, Sullivan City serves as a vital hub for the surrounding agricultural communities, its modest commercial district providing essential services and a gathering place for locals who move through their days with a quiet, determined grace, reflecting the enduring strength of this borderland community.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Sullivan City, 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 Sullivan City and Hidalgo County.

Detailed location data for Sullivan City includes the ZIP code (78595), telephone area code (830), county seat of Hidalgo County (Edinburg), and school district assignment (La Joya 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 Sullivan City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.