Falls City Texas Map

About Falls City, Texas

Falls City is a locality in Karnes County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 541. The population density is 369.2 people per km². Falls City is located at 28.9828°N, 98.0175°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78113.

Falls City rests in a landscape sculpted by the gentle flow of the San Antonio River, its waters a muted silver under the wide Texas sky. It lies 27.9 miles east of Pleasanton, TX (from Pleasanton, TX: bearing 88°T), and is situated 9.8 miles northwest of Karnes City. The terrain around Falls City is a study in subtle undulations, a tapestry of native grasses and scattered oak trees that give way to cultivated fields. The air itself carries a certain stillness, broken only by the whisper of wind through dry stalks and the distant call of a hawk circling high above. Two miles to the west, Skiles Falls offers a quiet cascade, a murmur of water over limestone, while the Panna Maria Tailings Pond, a four-mile journey, reflects the vastness of the heavens. The land here is not dramatic, but possesses a deep, quiet beauty, a patient resilience that speaks to the enduring spirit of the region. The history of Falls City is intertwined with the agricultural bounty of its fertile soil, a legacy sustained by generations of hardworking families. The local economy still hums with the familiar rhythm of farming, with cotton and corn often dominating the expansive fields that surround the community. Beyond the fields, the designation of Falls City as being within the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, though geographically distant from any ocean, imbues the locale with a unique, protected character, a testament to an expansive conservation vision. This inland oasis, far from any coast, has developed a distinct cultural identity, one that honors its rural roots while embracing the quiet progress of the modern age. The pace of life in Falls City is measured, allowing for a deeper appreciation of the land and the simple, enduring connections that bind its people.

About This Falls City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Falls City, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 28.982751, -98.017505. 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 Falls City and Karnes County.

Detailed location data for Falls City includes the ZIP code (78113), telephone area code (210), county seat of Karnes County (Karnes City), and school district assignment (Falls City 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 Falls City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.