Benavides Texas Map

About Benavides, Texas

Benavides is a locality in Duval County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,470. The population density is 305.1 people per km². Benavides is located at 27.5989°N, 98.4081°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78341.

Benavides lies under a wide, often cloudless Texas sky, a place where the land stretches out in broad, sun-baked plains that hint at the vastness beyond. It lies 23.3 miles west-southwest of Alice, TX (from Alice, TX: bearing 243°T), and is situated 15.4 miles southwest of San Diego. The earth here is a rich, ochre hue, thirsty and cracked in places, but capable of remarkable resilience when the infrequent rains arrive. The air, particularly in the late afternoons, carries a dry, earthy scent, mingling with the subtle fragrance of mesquite and the distant, almost imperceptible whisper of wind across the sparse vegetation. Las Animas Creek, a ribbon of life that threads through the landscape, offers a modest but vital presence, its banks lined with hardy scrub and the occasional, stoic tree. The horizon is a clean, unbroken line, broken only by the gentle swell of the land itself, a subtle topography that belies the immense scale of the surrounding country. The history of Benavides is inextricably tied to the agricultural and ranching heritage of South Texas, a legacy that continues to shape its identity and economy. For generations, families have worked this land, cultivating crops and tending to livestock, their lives dictated by the sun and the seasons. This deep connection to the earth is palpable, a quiet pride evident in the well-maintained fences and the sturdy, functional architecture that defines the town. While the economic landscape has evolved, with the oil and gas industry playing a role, the fundamental character of Benavides remains rooted in its rural origins. The proximity to Guajillo Tank, a modest reservoir, speaks to the constant need for water in this arid environment, a reminder of the delicate balance between human endeavor and the natural world. Adding a layer of unique significance, the very ground upon which Benavides rests is part of the extraordinary Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that underscores the profound and often surprising ecological connections that can span vast distances and disparate landscapes.

About This Benavides Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Benavides, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 27.598919, -98.408066. 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 Benavides and Duval County.

Detailed location data for Benavides includes the ZIP code (78341), telephone area code (830), county seat of Duval County (San Diego), and school district assignment (Benavides 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 Benavides is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.