Alafaya Florida Map

About Alafaya, Florida

Alafaya is a locality in Orange County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 92,449. The population density is 1145.3 people per km². Alafaya is located at 28.5641°N, 81.2114°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 32825.

Alafaya unfolds across a landscape of gently rolling terrain, where the humid air, thick with the scent of pine and damp earth, often hangs heavy, especially after a summer shower. It lies 7.3 miles south of Oviedo, FL (from Oviedo, FL: bearing 182°T), and is situated 8.1 miles east-south-east of Winter Park. Sunlight, when it breaks through the dense canopy of live oaks and saw palmettos, paints shifting mosaics on the sandy soil, illuminating patches of vibrant green moss and the occasional flash of a cardinal's crimson. The land itself feels porous, accustomed to the soft embrace of frequent rainfall, and the distant murmur of traffic from major roadways is a constant, subtle reminder of its proximity to greater expanses. This is a place where the horizon, though not dramatic, offers a quiet expanse, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of mature trees that have witnessed generations of change. The history of Alafaya is intertwined with the burgeoning growth of Central Florida, a narrative shaped by the agricultural ambitions of earlier settlers and the subsequent expansion of a knowledge-based economy. Once a region primarily defined by citrus groves and cattle ranches, Alafaya now finds its character molded by the presence of a major university, drawing a dynamic influx of students, researchers, and professionals. This infusion has fostered a local economy that balances the enduring spirit of its past with the forward-looking demands of innovation and education, creating a unique blend of established neighborhoods and rapidly developing commercial centers. The air here carries not just the perfume of blooming jasmine but also the faint, almost imperceptible hum of intellectual pursuit, a distinctive undercurrent to the everyday life of Alafaya.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Alafaya, Florida with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Alafaya and Orange County.

Detailed location data for Alafaya includes the ZIP code (32825), telephone area code (407, 689), county seat of Orange County (Orlando), and school district assignment (Orange 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 Alafaya is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.