Zapata, Texas

Zapata: Census designated place

About

Zapata is a place located in the county of Zapata in the U.S. state of Texas.

Quick Facts about Zapata

Population 5,089
Country United States of America
State Texas (United States)
County Zapata County
Postal code 78076
Water as percent of area 20.78%
Land as percent of area 79.22%
Latitude & Longitude 26.9073,-99.2714
Altitude 394 feet / 120 meters
Capital city Zapata is capital of Zapata County
Time Zone Central Time Zone
Local time 12:17:45 (16th July 2026)
Weather 96℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Zapata is located at 26°54'26"N 99°16'17"W (26.9072600, -99.2714300).

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Weather

96°F
Partly Sunny
13 mph SE Today

Partly sunny, with a high near 96. Southeast wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

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Zapata zip code is 78076. County name: Zapata, County fips: 48505
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Distance to Other Cities

Zapata distances to largest Texas cities