Medina County Map, Texas, USA

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Map of Medina County - Medina County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. Medina County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Medina County located in the map, major cities in Medina county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Medina County, Texas

Map of Medina County, Texas

Medina County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It's county seat is Hondo. As per 2020 census, the population of Medina County is 51981 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,328 sq mi (3,440 km2). Medina County was established on 1848.

Facts about Medina County, Texas

CountryUnited States
StateTexas
RegionSouth Texas / Edwards Plateau transition
County SeatHondo
Named AfterMedina River (named by Spanish explorers)
Established1848
Organized1848
Coordinates29.3583° N, 99.1018° W
Total Area1,335 sq mi
Land Area1,325 sq mi
Water Area10 sq mi
Population (2020)51,584
Population RankModerately populated county west of San Antonio
Major CityHondo
Main IndustriesAgriculture, Ranching, Manufacturing, Aviation, Retail
Major AirportSouth Texas Regional Airport at Hondo
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00)
Known ForMedina Lake, Hondo Air Base history, Hill Country ranchland
Websitehttps://www.medinacountytexas.org

Top Attractions in Medina County, Texas

  • Medina Lake – Boating, fishing, and lakeside views.
  • Castroville Historic District – Alsatian-style architecture and shops.
  • Steinbach Haus – Restored Alsatian home and visitor center.
  • Hondo Downtown Square – Local shops and small-town charm.
  • Hill Country State Natural Area – Trails for hiking and horseback riding.
  • St. Louis Catholic Church (Castroville) – Historic 19th-century stone church.
  • Medina County Museum – Regional history exhibits.
  • Paradise Canyon – Scenic river views and outdoor recreation.
  • Devine Municipal Golf Course – Public golf course in Devine.
  • Medina River Greenway Spots – Peaceful nature areas for walking.

Cities and Towns in Medina County, Texas

PlaceTypePopulation (Census 2020)Latitude & Longitude
Hondo (county seat)City934129.3475°N, 99.1417°W
CastrovilleCity305429.3558°N, 98.8786°W
DevineCity463029.1391°N, 98.9053°W
NataliaCity139029.1894°N, 98.8628°W
La CosteCity111929.3105°N, 98.8100°W
Lytle (partly in Atascosa and Bexar counties)City272429.2338°N, 98.7964°W
D'HanisCensus Designated Place (CDP)52229.3277°N, 99.2798°W
YanceyCensus Designated Place (CDP)31329.1708°N, 99.1425°W
MicoUnincorporated CommunityN/A29.5572°N, 98.9295°W
Rio MedinaUnincorporated CommunityN/A29.4911°N, 98.9053°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Medina County

  • Interstate 35 - major north-south interstate serving Devine, Natalia, and Lytle
  • U.S. Highway 90 - principal east-west corridor through Hondo and Castroville
  • Texas State Highway 16 - north-south route through northern Medina County
  • Texas State Highway 132 - connects Lytle, Natalia, and Devine
  • Texas State Highway 173 - serves Hondo and southern portions of the county
  • Texas State Highway 211 - eastern connector route near the Bexar County line
  • Farm to Market roads serving ranching, farming, and residential communities throughout the county

What are Neighboring Counties of Medina County

  • Bandera County (north)
  • Bexar County (east)
  • Atascosa County (southeast)
  • Frio County (south)
  • Uvalde County (west)

Distance from Medina County to Nearby Cities

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Castroville1912
Devine3220
Natalia3824
La Coste3220
D'Hanis2415
Uvalde (Uvalde County)6742
Pearsall (Frio County)6440
Bandera (Bandera County)6540
Jourdanton (Atascosa County)6037
San Antonio (Bexar County)6540
Boerne (Kendall County)7647
Kerrville (Kerr County)11169
Del Rio (Val Verde County)178111
Austin (Travis County)190118
Corpus Christi (Nueces County)242150

Waterbodies in Medina County

Medina River, Medina Lake, Medina Dam Reservoir, Hondo Creek, Seco Creek, Verde Creek, Elm Creek, Chacon Creek, Quihi Creek, Parkers Creek, irrigation canals, wetlands, stock ponds, groundwater recharge areas, and seasonal streams

Best Golf Courses in Medina County, Texas

Golf CourseLocationLatitude & Longitude
Alsatian Golf ClubCastroville29.3691°N, 98.8944°W
Hondo Golf CourseHondo29.3498°N, 99.1471°W
Devine Golf CourseDevine29.1446°N, 98.9018°W
Cedar Creek Golf CourseSan Antonio29.3568°N, 98.7334°W

Colleges and Universities in Medina County, Texas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Southwest Texas Junior CollegePublicCommunity CollegeOfficial community college district serving Medina County
Texas A&M University-San AntonioPublicUniversityRegional public university serving the San Antonio area
University of Texas at San AntonioPublicUniversityMajor research university in nearby San Antonio
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Medina CountyPublicUniversityAgricultural, natural resources, and community education programs

References

  1. Official Medina County Website
  2. U.S. Census Bureau - Medina County QuickFacts
  3. Texas State Historical Association - Medina County
  4. Texas Almanac - Medina County
  5. Southwest Texas Junior College