Tuleta Texas Map

About Tuleta, Texas

Tuleta is a locality in Bee County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 302. The population density is 18.7 people per km². Tuleta is located at 28.5708°N, 97.7972°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 78162.

Tuleta rests in a landscape shaped by the persistent flow of Medio Creek, a ribbon of water that has etched a subtle, verdant vein through the dry Texan earth. It lies 12.1 miles north-northwest of Beeville, TX (from Beeville, TX: bearing 346°T), and is situated 17.4 miles south of Kenedy. The land here favors a muted palette, a testament to the arid climate, where sun-baked fields stretch towards a horizon often softened by heat haze. Patches of hardy mesquite and scrub oak cling to the terrain, their gnarled branches a stark contrast to the open skies, and the air itself carries a dry, dusty scent, punctuated by the faint, sweet perfume of wildflowers that bloom defiantly after infrequent rains. The Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, an unexpected designation for this inland locale, lends a curious protective aura, a quiet acknowledgment of natural value in a region more commonly associated with agriculture and the vast, unbroken plains. The history of Tuleta is interwoven with the land's capacity to sustain life, a story of resilience and quiet perseverance. Its economy has long been anchored in ranching and farming, with generations of families working the soil and tending livestock, their lives dictated by the seasons and the capricious Texas weather. The legacy of those who first settled here, drawn by the promise of fertile soil near Medio Creek, can still be felt in the enduring spirit of the community. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring presence of the town itself, a collection of homes and businesses that have weathered decades, serves as a quiet testament to its enduring place in the Texan heartland.

About This Tuleta Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tuleta, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 28.570825, -97.797222. 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 Tuleta and Bee County.

Detailed location data for Tuleta includes the ZIP code (78162), telephone area code (210), county seat of Bee County (Beeville), and school district assignment (Pettus 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 Tuleta is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.