Refugio Texas Map

About Refugio, Texas

Refugio is a locality in Refugio County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,766. The population density is 669.8 people per km². Refugio is located at 28.3053°N, 97.2753°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78377.

Refugio lies in a landscape shaped by the broad, sun-drenched plains of South Texas, where the land unfurls in gentle undulations toward the hazy horizon. It lies 23.8 miles northwest of Rockport, TX (from Rockport, TX: bearing 326°T), and is situated 29.7 miles north of Portland. The air here carries a dry, earthy scent, warmed by a sky that seems to stretch on forever, often painted with hues of pale blue and soft amber. Scattered live oaks, their branches gnarled and reaching like ancient arms, punctuate the open country, offering pockets of shade. A mile to the north, Duck Lake shimmers, a vital mirror reflecting the vast sky, while the nearby Dry Creek, though often a mere whisper of its potential, traces its way across the terrain. Fifteen miles to the west, the faint, rolling silhouette of Burkes Ridge offers a subtle punctuation to the otherwise flat expansiveness, a reminder of deeper geological time. The defining presence, however, is the vastness of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, an extraordinary designation that imbues even this inland locale with a sense of protected wildness, a quiet stewardship that permeates the very atmosphere. The history of Refugio is a narrative woven from threads of ranching, agriculture, and the persistent spirit of those who settled this fertile ground. For generations, the local economy has been tethered to the bounty of the land, with cattle grazing on the open pastures and crops like cotton and sorghum drawing sustenance from the rich soil and the infrequent, but welcome, rains. The legacy of early settlers, their resilience etched into the very character of the place, is palpable in the unhurried pace of life that prevails. It's a community where neighbors know each other's names, and the rhythms of the agricultural calendar still dictate much of the year's activity. There's a quiet pride in Refugio, a sense of belonging that comes from deep roots and a shared understanding of the land's enduring power and the subtle beauty of this South Texas expanse.

About This Refugio Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Refugio, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 28.305284, -97.27527. 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 Refugio and Refugio County.

Detailed location data for Refugio includes the ZIP code (78377), telephone area code (830), county seat of Refugio County (Refugio), and school district assignment (Refugio 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 Refugio is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.