Marfa, Texas
Marfa is a city in the high desert of the Trans-Pecos in far West Texas, United States, between the Davis Mountains and Big Bend National Park, at an elevation of 4685 feet. It is the county seat of Presidio County, and its population as of the 2020 United States Census was 1,788. The city was founded in the early 1880s as a water stop; the population peaked in the 1930s and has continued to decline each decade since. However, today Marfa is a tourist destination and a major center for minimalist art. Attractions include Building 98, the Chinati Foundation, artisan shops, historical architecture, a classic Texas town square, modern art installments, art galleries, and the Marfa lights.
Marfa, Texas | |
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Downtown Marfa | |
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Seal | |
Location of Marfa in Presidio County | |
Marfa Location in Texas Marfa Location in the United States of America | |
| Coordinates: 30°18′29″N 104°01′09″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Presidio |
| Named for | Marfa Strogoff, a character in the novel Michael Strogoff |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Manuel V. Baeza |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.63 sq mi (4.22 km2) |
| • Land | 1.63 sq mi (4.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,685 ft (1,428 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,788 |
| • Density | 998/sq mi (385/km2) |
| Demonym | Marfan |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 79843 |
| Area code | 432 |
| FIPS code | 48-46620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1340942 |
| Website | cityofmarfa |
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