Castroville Texas Map

About Castroville, Texas

Castroville is a locality in Medina County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,092. The population density is 329.6 people per km². Castroville is located at 29.3558°N, 98.8786°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78009.

Castroville anchors itself firmly upon the verdant banks of the Medina River, where the slow, deliberate movement of water shapes the identity of the land. It lies 18.4 miles west-southwest of Leon Valley, TX (from Leon Valley, TX: bearing 238°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north-northwest of Lytle. The landscape surrounding Castroville unfolds as a vast, sun-drenched expanse of fertile soil and limestone, a terrain that stretches toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Edwards Plateau. At the center of the local geography, September Square provides a quiet meridian for the community, acting as a green anchor amidst the heat. The quality of light here is heavy and golden, casting long, sharp shadows across the fields that seem to hold the warmth of the afternoon long after the sun has begun to retreat. History permeates the architecture of Castroville, where the legacy of Alsatian settlers remains visible in the sturdy, hand-cut stone buildings that defy the passing of seasons. Agriculture has long served as the spine of the local economy, with the rhythm of the harvest dictating the quiet pulse of the streets. Beyond the immediate reach of the town, the proximity of Gabe Lake offers a rare stillness to the surrounding plains, providing a reservoir of quietude for those who walk its edge. Life in Castroville moves with a measured cadence, defined by a deep-rooted commitment to preservation and the simple, enduring labor of maintaining a place that honors its origins while enduring beneath the wide, open sky.

About This Castroville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Castroville, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.35579, -98.878639. 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 Castroville and Medina County.

Detailed location data for Castroville includes the ZIP code (78009), telephone area code (210, 726), county seat of Medina County (Hondo), and school district assignment (Medina Valley 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 Castroville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.