Tulia Texas Map

About Tulia, Texas

Tulia is a locality in Swisher County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,422. The population density is 483.1 people per km². Tulia is located at 34.5359°N, 101.7585°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 79088.

Tulia rests on the High Plains, a vast expanse of flat land that stretches to horizons painted in shades of ochre and pale blue under a sky that feels impossibly large. It lies 24.4 miles north of Plainview, TX (from Plainview, TX: bearing 353°T), and is situated 32.0 miles south-southeast of Canyon. The landscape here is one of subtle, enduring beauty, where the wind sculpts the earth into gentle swells and the sparse vegetation clings tenaciously to the soil. Fields of cotton, a pale green in spring and a fluffy white in late summer, unfurl like patient blankets across the terrain, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of grain elevators that stand sentinel against the ceaseless sky. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, often carrying the faint, sweet perfume of ripening wheat or the earthy aroma of turned soil, and the quality of light at dusk, when the sun bleeds gold and rose across the western sky, transforms the ordinary into something almost sacred. The story of Tulia is one of hardy settlers drawn by the promise of fertile land and the burgeoning railroad that sliced through this prairie in the late 19th century, connecting it to the wider world. Originally known as "Tula" for a nearby watering hole, the town soon adopted its current name and began to grow as a center for agriculture, a legacy that continues to define its economy today, with cotton and grain farming remaining vital. The Swisher County Courthouse, a proud, limestone structure, anchors the downtown square, a silent witness to the generations who have built their lives here, their endeavors etched into the very character of this place. Tulia’s quiet resilience and straightforward approach to life are as much a part of its identity as the wide-open spaces that surround it, a place where community ties run deep, nurtured by the shared rhythm of seasons and the enduring spirit of the High Plains.

About This Tulia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tulia, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.535894, -101.758516. 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 Tulia and Swisher County.

Detailed location data for Tulia includes the ZIP code (79088), telephone area code (806), county seat of Swisher County (Tulia), and school district assignment (Tulia 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 Tulia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.