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| City | Speaks |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Lavaca |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 29.255528 |
| Longitude | -96.700254 |
| Population | 280 |
| Density | 5.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 77964, 77995 |
| Area Code | 409 |
| County Seat | Hallettsville |
Speaks is a locality in Lavaca County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Speaks is located at 29.2555°N, 96.7003°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77995.
Speaks lies in a landscape shaped by the persistent flow of Cook Branch, a ribbon of water that nourishes the surrounding terrain. It lies 26.3 miles west of El Campo, TX (from El Campo, TX: bearing 279°T), and is situated 19.4 miles north of Edna. The land itself undulates with a gentle grace, a characteristic of the region where the earth rises and falls in soft contours. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, casts a warm, honeyed glow across the fields and scattered stands of trees, imbuing the air with a palpable stillness. Though distant, Engstrom Lake Number 1 offers a significant body of water, a reminder of the broader hydrological network that defines this inland territory, far from any coast. The air here carries the scent of dry grasses and the faint, earthy aroma of cultivated fields, a fragrance that speaks of the quiet productivity of this place. The economic life of Speaks is rooted in the agricultural rhythms of the land, a continuation of traditions that have sustained the community for generations. This is a place where the legacy of hardworking settlers is evident in the enduring fields and the sturdy, unpretentious architecture. Nearby, Lake Texana serves as a point of regional interest, drawing visitors and providing a recreational counterpoint to the daily endeavors of the local population. The spirit of Speaks is one of quiet resilience and a deep connection to the soil, a character forged through years of tending the land and building a life in this particular corner of Texas.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Speaks, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.255528, -96.700254. 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 Speaks and Lavaca County.
Detailed location data for Speaks includes the ZIP code (77964), telephone area code (409), county seat of Lavaca County (Hallettsville), and school district assignment. 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 Speaks is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |