Kemah Texas Map

About Kemah, Texas

Kemah is a locality in Galveston County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,168. The population density is 411.0 people per km². Kemah is located at 29.5427°N, 95.0205°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77565.

Kemah rests on the western edge of Galveston Bay, a place where the humid Texas air carries the tang of salt and the distant cries of gulls. It lies 1.5 miles south-southeast of Seabrook, TX (from Seabrook, TX: bearing 169°T), and is situated 5.1 miles east-northeast of League City. The landscape here is a study in flat expanses and watery arteries; Jarbo Bayou, a sluggish ribbon of brackish water, snakes its way inland, while the broader expanse of the bay opens to the horizon, a shimmering canvas reflecting the ever-changing sky. Low-lying land, punctuated by hardy coastal vegetation and the occasional cluster of live oaks, slopes gently towards the water, and the air often hangs thick with the scent of brine and blooming sea lavender. Inland, the terrain eventually rises to meet The Ridge, a subtle elevation that offers a different perspective on the coastal plain, a quiet counterpoint to the pervasive flatness closer to the shore. The history of Kemah is intrinsically tied to the bounty of the sea and the fertile lands surrounding it, a heritage that continues to shape its local economy. Once a hub for fishing and shrimping, the town has evolved, embracing tourism with its lively waterfront and array of restaurants and entertainment venues. This transformation has drawn visitors to experience the vibrant atmosphere, the fresh seafood, and the proximity to the vast Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a protected area teeming with marine life. The rhythm of Kemah is set by the ebb and flow of the tides and the steady hum of boats in its harbors, a testament to its enduring connection to the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the nearby Taylor Lake.

About This Kemah Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kemah, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.54273, -95.020484. 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 Kemah and Galveston County.

Detailed location data for Kemah includes the ZIP code (77565), telephone area code (281), county seat of Galveston County (Galveston), and school district assignment (Clear Creek 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 Kemah is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.