Friona Texas Map

About Friona, Texas

Friona is a locality in Parmer County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,102. The population density is 1130.2 people per km². Friona is located at 34.6417°N, 102.7241°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79035.

Friona stands at the edge of the High Plains, a landscape sculpted by wind and sky into an endless, subtle undulation of tawny earth. It lies 22.1 miles west-southwest of Hereford, TX (from Hereford, TX: bearing 237°T), and is situated 31.9 miles east-northeast of Clovis. The horizon here is a clean, sharp line, broken only by the occasional grain elevator, its metallic bulk catching the sun like a beacon. Summer afternoons bring a shimmering haze that softens the edges of distant farmsteads, and the air itself feels dry and immense, carrying the scent of sun-baked soil and ripening wheat. In the cooler months, the sky often stretches in vast, unbroken expanses of dove gray, and the wind, a constant companion, whispers across the flatlands, a sound that can feel both lonely and profoundly ancient. Founded in the early 20th century, Friona's lifeblood has always been agriculture, a heritage etched into the very character of the place. The fertile plains surrounding Friona have long supported the cultivation of cotton, sorghum, and corn, creating a quiet prosperity that underpins the local economy. This agricultural foundation has fostered a community where practicality and a strong work ethic are deeply valued, a characteristic evident in the unhurried yet purposeful rhythm of daily life. While not a place of dramatic natural landmarks, Friona possesses a distinctive beauty in its vast, open vistas and the enduring spirit of its people, a spirit that has weathered the challenges of its environment and continues to thrive.

About This Friona Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Friona, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.641734, -102.724105. 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 Friona and Parmer County.

Detailed location data for Friona includes the ZIP code (79035), telephone area code (806), county seat of Parmer County (Farwell), and school district assignment (Friona 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 Friona is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.