China Texas Map

About China, Texas

China is a locality in Jefferson County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 963. The population density is 253.9 people per km². China is located at 30.0480°N, 94.3357°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77613.

China unfolds across a landscape of broad, sun-drenched plains, a gentle expanse where the earth seems to breathe deeply under the vast Texan sky. It lies 14.2 miles west of Beaumont, TX (from Beaumont, TX: bearing 259°T), and is situated 7.8 miles southeast of Sour Lake. The terrain here is mostly flat, giving way to a subtle undulation that hints at the land's ancient, unhurried formation. The air itself carries a certain weight, a palpable stillness broken only by the whisper of wind through tall, dry grasses and the distant hum of unseen life. The Lower Neches Valley Authority Canal, a ribbon of purposeful water, carves its path a mile away, a testament to human ingenuity in shaping this wide-open territory, while the more distant Ross Ridge offers a faint, hazy promise of elevation eighteen miles to the north. The quality of light at dusk is particularly striking, a molten gold that washes over the fields, softening every edge and painting the sky in hues of rose and amethyst. Historically, China's identity is woven into the very soil that sustains it, a place where the quiet persistence of agriculture has long defined its heartbeat. The local economy, while perhaps not as boisterous as some of its oil-rich neighbors, finds its strength in the fertile ground and the enduring spirit of its people. The vastness of "Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument," an unexpected designation for this inland locale, speaks to a broader ecological awareness and a commitment to preserving the natural world, even in the heart of Texas. The nearby Big Prairie, just four miles distant, further emphasizes the region's character as a place of expansive natural beauty and agricultural endeavor. Fertitta Lake, seven miles away, offers a serene counterpoint to the plains, a cool, inviting body of water that reflects the endless sky.

About This China Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of China, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.047992, -94.335743. 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 China and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for China includes the ZIP code (77613), telephone area code (281), county seat of Jefferson County (Beaumont), and school district assignment (Hardin-Jefferson 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 China is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.