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About Port Mansfield, Texas

Port Mansfield is a locality in Willacy County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 245. The population density is 12.3 people per km². Port Mansfield is located at 26.5548°N, 97.4250°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78598.

Port Mansfield lies on the Texas coast, a place where the land seems to surrender to the insistent breath of the sea. It lies 22.7 miles east-northeast of Raymondville, TX (from Raymondville, TX: bearing 77°T), and is situated 30.2 miles north-northeast of Harlingen. The landscape here is a subtle palette of muted greens and sandy browns, a low-lying terrain that slopes gently towards the shimmering expanse of Red Fish Bay, though the immediate vicinity is defined by its own quiet channels and shallow waters. Salt-tolerant grasses, tough and resilient, carpet the earth, punctuated by the occasional hardy shrub. The air, perpetually carrying the brine and a whisper of distant humidity, feels thick and alive, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the sky in hues of rose and pale gold that reflect on the glassy surfaces of the waterways. El Sauz Island, a low smudge on the horizon, offers a slight interruption to the otherwise unbroken sweep of sky and water. The history of Port Mansfield is as much about the ebb and flow of water as it is about human endeavor. This locality, cradled within the protective embrace of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a designation that underscores its ecological significance, has long been shaped by its relationship with the coast. The economy here is intrinsically tied to the bounty of the sea, with fishing and charter operations forming the backbone of its livelihood. Anglers from far and wide are drawn to the promise of plentiful catches in the surrounding bays and the nearby Gulf waters. The East Main Drain, a vital artery of freshwater, meanders through the region, contributing to the delicate balance of the ecosystem. Life in Port Mansfield moves at a pace dictated by the tides and the seasons, a quiet existence where the rhythm of the day is set by the rising sun and the setting moon over the water.

About This Port Mansfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Port Mansfield, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 26.554788, -97.424981. 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 Port Mansfield and Willacy County.

Detailed location data for Port Mansfield includes the ZIP code (78598), telephone area code (830), county seat of Willacy County (Raymondville), and school district assignment (San Perlita 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 Port Mansfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.