Daphne Alabama Map

About Daphne, Alabama

Daphne is a locality in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 29,453. The population density is 546.4 people per km². Daphne is located at 30.6035°N, 87.9036°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36526.

Daphne rises from the undulating coastal plain, a place where the air hangs thick with the scent of salt and pine, a palpable humidity that clings to the skin like a lover's whisper. It lies 10.4 miles south-east of Mobile, AL (from Mobile, AL: bearing 127°T), and is situated 5.6 miles north of Fairhope. The landscape here is a gentle ebb and flow, broadleaf trees forming a verdant canopy that shades quiet, winding streets, while glimpses of the vast, shimmering expanse of Mobile Bay punctuate the horizon, its waters reflecting the ever-changing moods of the Alabama sky. Sunlight filters through the dense foliage, casting shifting patterns on the red-tinged earth, a subtle warmth that permeates the very character of Daphne, fostering a sense of unhurried grace in its daily unfolding. This is a shoreland where history flows as surely as the tides that shape its periphery. Daphne's roots are entwined with the rich agricultural heritage of the Gulf Coast, its fertile soils once yielding crops that sustained its early settlers, a legacy that still whispers in the names of its streets and the enduring spirit of its people. Today, its economy is a vibrant blend, drawing strength from the bustling port activities of nearby Mobile and the burgeoning tourism that flocks to its bayside charm, a modern pulse beating in time with the echoes of past endeavors. The presence of the bay is more than just a scenic backdrop; it is the lifeblood, the constant companion, shaping the rhythm of life in Daphne, from the fishermen heading out at dawn to the families enjoying the twilight's gentle glow along its shores.

About This Daphne Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Daphne, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.603526, -87.903605. 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 Daphne and Baldwin County.

Detailed location data for Daphne includes the ZIP code (36526), telephone area code (251), county seat of Baldwin County (Bay Minette), and school district assignment (Baldwin County 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 Daphne is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.