Bula Texas Map

About Bula, Texas

Bula is a locality in Bailey County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 180. The population density is 2.0 people per km². Bula is located at 33.9115°N, 102.6380°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79320.

Bula, Texas, lies in a wide, sun-drenched expanse where the last vestiges of the Hill Country’s oak and limestone give way to flatter, more expansive plains. It lies 26.9 miles north-northwest of Levelland, TX (from Levelland, TX: bearing 326°T), and is situated 18.0 miles west of Littlefield. The land here is a study in muted earth tones: pale grasses that whisper in the breeze, ochre dust that settles on everything with a fine, persistent layer, and the occasional gnarled mesquite tree offering a stark silhouette against the vast, often impossibly blue sky. The air itself feels baked, carrying the dry scent of sun-warmed earth and distant cattle. Even the shadows, when they finally stretch long in the late afternoon, seem to possess a certain weight, a palpable stillness that defines the character of Bula’s physical presence. The history of Bula is as sturdy and unpretentious as the land it occupies, rooted in the tenacious spirit of early settlers who saw potential in this open country. Originally a stop along a dusty cattle trail, its economy has long been tied to the land, with ranching forming the backbone of its existence. The scent of diesel and worn leather often mingles in the air, a subtle testament to the ongoing agricultural endeavors that sustain Bula. While not a place of grand monuments or bustling tourist attractions, there’s a quiet dignity to its existence, a sense of continuity in the way life unfolds here, marked by the changing seasons and the enduring rhythms of rural Texas.

About This Bula Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bula, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.91148, -102.63798. 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 Bula and Bailey County.

Detailed location data for Bula includes the ZIP code (79324), telephone area code (806), county seat of Bailey County (Muleshoe), and school district assignment. 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 Bula is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.