Valera Texas Map

About Valera, Texas

Valera is a locality in Coleman County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 94. The population density is 59.6 people per km². Valera is located at 31.7529°N, 99.5473°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 76884.

Valera unfolds across the Texas landscape like a sun-bleached photograph, its character etched by the vast, undulating plains that stretch to a horizon often softened by a hazy, golden light. It lies 49.3 miles south-south-east of Abilene, TX (from Abilene, TX: bearing 167°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south-west of Coleman. Rolling hills, sparsely dotted with mesquite and hardy scrub oak, give way to wide, open country where the sky feels immense, a canvas for the slow drift of clouds. The air, especially in the early mornings and late afternoons, carries a dry, clean scent of dust and wild grasses, a subtle perfume that speaks of resilience. The land itself, a rich, ochre soil, seems to absorb the relentless sun, holding its warmth long after dusk, and the scattered farmsteads, often appearing as distant, solitary sentinels, punctuate the immense quiet. The history of Valera is deeply entwined with the westward expansion and the enduring spirit of agricultural endeavor that defined this part of Coleman County. Originally settled by ranchers and farmers drawn to the fertile, though often challenging, terrain, Valera grew as a modest hub for the surrounding ranches and fields. The local economy, historically rooted in cattle ranching and the cultivation of cotton and grains, still bears the imprint of these foundational industries, though diversification has brought new possibilities. You might still see pickup trucks, their beds bearing the dust of the backroads, moving with a deliberate, unhurried purpose, a testament to the enduring rhythms of rural life. The absence of grand monuments or bustling crowds is itself a characteristic, a quietude that allows the subtle beauty of the landscape and the steadfastness of its people to come to the fore.

About This Valera Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Valera, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.752925, -99.547291. 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 Valera and Coleman County.

Detailed location data for Valera includes the ZIP code (76884), telephone area code (325), county seat of Coleman County (Coleman), and school district assignment (Panther Creek Consolidated 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 Valera is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.