Concan Texas Map

About Concan, Texas

Concan is a locality in Uvalde County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Concan is located at 29.4952°N, 99.7126°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78838.

Concan rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley where the Frio River, a ribbon of turquoise water, carves its way through the Texas Hill Country. It lies 20.2 miles north-northeast of Uvalde, TX (from Uvalde, TX: bearing 13°T), and is situated 51.3 miles southwest of Kerrville. The landscape here is a study in resilient beauty, characterized by rugged limestone bluffs that rise with quiet dignity, their weathered faces etched by wind and rain. Scrub oak and mesquite trees cling tenaciously to the slopes, their gnarled branches reaching towards a sky that often burns a brilliant, cloudless blue. Shut-in Hollow, a nearby geological feature, speaks to the region's secluded character, a place where the land itself seems to hold its breath. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries the faint, earthy scent of dust and wild herbs, a subtle perfume that signals the land's enduring wildness. This corner of Texas, embraced within the vast Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, offers a unique ecological sanctuary, a testament to the foresight of conservation. While the nearest named lake, Utopia Park Lake, lies a short distance away, it is the Frio River that truly defines Concan’s identity. Its cool, clear waters have long been a magnet for those seeking respite from the Texas heat, drawing generations of families and travelers to its banks. The local economy, historically tied to the land and its generous waters, now thrives on a blend of ranching heritage and the steady influx of visitors drawn by the river's allure and the promise of outdoor recreation, including the well-trodden Garner State Park Trail. Concan embodies a particular kind of Texan spirit: unpretentious, deeply connected to the natural world, and possessing a quiet resilience that mirrors the very land it inhabits.

About This Concan Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Concan, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.495232, -99.712554. 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 Concan and Uvalde County.

Detailed location data for Concan includes the ZIP code (78838), telephone area code (512, 830), county seat of Uvalde County (Uvalde), 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 Concan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.