Cheval Florida Map

About Cheval, Florida

Cheval is a locality in Hills County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 13,969. The population density is 888.5 people per km². Cheval is located at 28.1486°N, 82.5145°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33558.

Cheval, a scatter of homesteads and burgeoning neighborhoods, lies in the gentle, rolling terrain of Hills County. It lies 3.2 miles west of Lutz, FL (from Lutz, FL: bearing 267°T), and is situated 7.0 miles north-west of University. Here, the land exhales a humid breath, thick with the scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of Florida's verdant embrace. The sky, a vast canvas, often glows with an incandescent light as the sun dips below the horizon, painting the scattered clouds in hues of rose and amethyst. Oak trees, ancient and gnarled, cast long, sinuous shadows across the sun-drenched clearings, their branches dripping with Spanish moss that sways like spectral beards in the infrequent breeze. The air itself seems to shimmer, a palpable warmth that clings to the skin, carrying the faint buzz of cicadas and the distant murmur of traffic from more populous arteries. The history of this part of Hills County is a story of agriculture, of land tamed and cultivated under the broad, indifferent sun. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and a milder climate, established farms and ranches, their lives entwined with the cycles of planting and harvest. While the agrarian roots remain, the economy of Cheval has broadened, embracing the conveniences of suburban development and a growing service sector that caters to its expanding population. The spirit of the place, however, retains a certain quiet resilience, a reflection of the enduring landscape. Though not marked by grand monuments or bustling promenades, Cheval possesses its own subtle charm, a sense of tranquil unfolding that speaks to those who find their peace within its sun-dappled expanses and the soft, humid air.

About This Cheval Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cheval, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 28.148625, -82.51454. 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 Cheval and Hills County.

Detailed location data for Cheval includes the ZIP code (33558), telephone area code (407, 321), county seat of Hills County, and school district assignment (Hillsborough 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 Cheval is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.