Map of Buna CDP

Buna (/ˈbjuːnə/ BEW-nə) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jasper County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,137 at the 2020 census.

Buna CDP overview:
Name:	Buna CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	Texas
County:	Jasper County
Elevation:	75 ft (23 m)
Total Area:	6.02 sq mi (15.58 km²)
Land Area:	6.01 sq mi (15.57 km²)
Water Area:	0.004 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Total Population:	2,137
Population Density:	356/sq mi (137.6/km²)
ZIP code:	77612
Area code:	409
FIPS code:	4811236
GNISfeature ID:	1353302

Online Interactive Map

Buna online map. Source: Basemap layers from Google Map, Open Street Map (OSM), Arcgisonline, Wmflabs. Boundary Data from Database of Global Administrative Areas.

Buna location map. Where is Buna CDP?

Buna location on the U.S. Map. Where is Buna CDP. — Buna location on the U.S. Map.

Buna location on the Texas map. Where is Buna CDP. — Location of Buna in Texas.

History

The Beaumont Lumber Company mill in southern Jasper County was first called “Carrolla” for the Carroll family, prominent Beaumont lumbermen and industrialists. The site was subsequently renamed “Buna”, however, in honor of one of the family’s cousins, Buna Corley.

Buna Road Map

Buna city Satellite Map

Geography

Buna is located in southern Jasper County at 30°26′22″N 93°57′58″W / 30.43944°N 93.96611°W / 30.43944; -93.96611 (30.439390, -93.966199). U.S. Route 96 runs along the west side of the community, leading north 16 miles (26 km) to Kirbyville and 35 miles (56 km) to Jasper, the county seat. US-96 leads southwest from Buna 9 miles (14 km) to Evadale and 35 miles (56 km) to Beaumont. Texas State Highway 62 leads southeast 17 miles (27 km) to Mauriceville.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Buna CDP has a total area of 6.0 square miles (15.6 km), of which 0.004 square miles (0.01 km), or 0.08%, are water. The community sits on a low watershed divide, with the west side of town draining to the Neches River and the east side draining to the Sabine River.