San Perlita Texas Map

About San Perlita, Texas

San Perlita is a locality in Willacy County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 462. The population density is 339.7 people per km². San Perlita is located at 26.5012°N, 97.6397°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78580.

San Perlita rests in the vast, sun-baked expanse of South Texas, a landscape sculpted by patient winds and the slow creep of alluvial soil. It lies 9.0 miles east of Raymondville, TX (from Raymondville, TX: bearing 81°T), and is situated 18.4 miles north-northeast of Combes. Here, the land unfolds in broad, flat plains, punctuated by the occasional low rise that offers a fleeting perspective on the horizon. The air itself carries a dry, earthy scent, thick with the promise of heat and the subtle perfume of wild grasses that shimmer in the relentless sunlight. The East Main Drain, a vital artery in this thirsty region, snakes its way through the terrain, its waters a testament to the constant negotiation between life and aridity. Even the sky feels immense, a boundless canvas of cerulean that can, with startling speed, bruise with the dark, electric hues of an approaching storm, casting long, dramatic shadows across the plains. The story of San Perlita is one of resilience and resourcefulness, a testament to the settlers who sought to coax sustenance from this formidable earth. Its economy, historically tied to the agricultural rhythms of the land, still relies on the bounty of its fertile soil, though the whispers of oil exploration have also been a part of its recent past. The unique designation of San Perlita within the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a protected area far inland, speaks to a broader ecological consciousness that has embraced this territory. This juxtaposition of terrestrial life and a marine designation evokes a curious sense of connection to distant waters, a reminder of the interconnectedness of all natural systems, even in this seemingly remote corner of the world. The quiet hum of daily life here is a slow, deliberate melody, played out against the backdrop of an enduring and beautiful, if often challenging, environment.

About This San Perlita Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of San Perlita, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 26.501178, -97.639711. 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 San Perlita and Willacy County.

Detailed location data for San Perlita includes the ZIP code (78590), 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 San Perlita is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.