Bradenton Florida Map

About Bradenton, Florida

Bradenton is a locality in Manatee County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 57,014. The population density is 1515.1 people per km². Bradenton is located at 27.4989°N, 82.5748°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 34208.

Bradenton rests on the southern edge of Tampa Bay, a place where the Manatee River spills its brackish waters into the Gulf. It lies 2.5 miles north of South Bradenton, FL (from South Bradenton, FL: bearing 10°T), and is situated 5.2 miles north of Bayshore Gardens. The landscape here is a gentle gradient, low-lying and shaped by millennia of tidal ebb and flow. Palmettos, their fronds like weathered hands, dot the sandy soil, and the air carries a perpetual whisper of salt and humidity. Spanish moss hangs in languid veils from live oaks, softening the edges of buildings and casting dappled shadows that shift with the humid breeze. Beyond the immediate urban sprawl, mangrove forests, a dense, intricate lacework of roots and branches, guard the coastline, their emerald hues deepening as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent, painting the sky in streaks of peach and rose. This stretch of Florida’s coast has long been a nexus of human endeavor, its history intertwined with the rich agricultural bounty of the surrounding lands. For generations, Bradenton’s economy flourished on the cultivation of citrus and tomatoes, the fertile soil yielding harvests that fed distant markets. Today, while agriculture still plays a role, the allure of sun-drenched beaches and the vibrant marine life of the Gulf have drawn a different kind of prosperity, one centered on tourism and the burgeoning arts scene. The historic Riverwalk, a polished promenade stretching along the Manatee River, serves as a modern artery, connecting the city’s past with its present, its weathered wooden pilings a silent testament to the countless boats that have docked here, laden with goods or seeking refuge from the open sea.

About This Bradenton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bradenton, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 27.498928, -82.574819. 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 Bradenton and Manatee County.

Detailed location data for Bradenton includes the ZIP code (34205), telephone area code (941), county seat of Manatee County (Bradenton), and school district assignment (Manatee 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 Bradenton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.