Bandera Texas Map

About Bandera, Texas

Bandera is a locality in Bandera County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 655. The population density is 203.0 people per km². Bandera is located at 29.7266°N, 99.0736°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78003.

Bandera, Texas, is a place where the land itself seems to hold a quiet, enduring strength. It lies 21.0 miles west-southwest of Boerne, TX (from Boerne, TX: bearing 257°T), and is situated 15.5 miles northwest of Mico. The Medina River, a ribbon of clear water, meanders through the landscape, its banks often fringed with native grasses and the sturdy oaks characteristic of the Texas Hill Country. The terrain around Bandera is a study in subtle undulation, a series of gentle rises and dips that suggest the slow sculpting of eons rather than dramatic upheaval. Sunlight here can possess a peculiar, almost golden quality, especially in the late afternoon, casting long shadows that deepen the contours of the land and lending a painterly touch to the limestone outcrops that dot the scenery. The air, particularly after a rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and mesquite, a fragrance that speaks of a hardy, resilient ecosystem. The nearby Lake Hiawatha offers a tranquil expanse, a mirror to the vast, often cloud-dappled Texas sky. This region of Bandera is deeply entwined with the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that underscores a commitment to preserving the unique ecological character of this inland territory, far removed from any maritime influence. Historically, the economy of Bandera has been shaped by ranching and the rugged independence it fostered, a spirit still palpable in the town's unhurried pace and the genuine warmth of its residents. While the broader Edwards Plateau looms in the distance, the immediate landscape is one of intimate beauty, a testament to the persistent life that thrives on the Texas soil. The Montagues Hollow, a few miles away, offers a different perspective on the land's contours, while the Hill Country State Natural Area Trail, a bit further afield, invites exploration of this distinctive topography. The cultural character of Bandera reflects a blend of Texan tradition with a surprising undercurrent of artistic expression, a place where the swagger of the frontier meets a quieter, more introspective sensibility.

About This Bandera Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bandera, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.726613, -99.073646. 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 Bandera and Bandera County.

Detailed location data for Bandera includes the ZIP code (78003), telephone area code (210, 726), county seat of Bandera County (Bandera), and school district assignment (Bandera 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 Bandera is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.