Davenport Florida Map

About Davenport, Florida

Davenport is a locality in Polk County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 13,238. The population density is 1023.4 people per km². Davenport is located at 28.1614°N, 81.6017°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33844.

Davenport lies under a wide, pale sky, where the land itself seems to exhale a gentle warmth. It lies 3.4 miles north-north-east of Haines City, FL (from Haines City, FL: bearing 17°T), and is situated 8.9 miles west of Poinciana. The terrain, mostly flat with subtle, barely perceptible rises, is a tapestry of sandy soil and resilient scrub, dotted with the occasional cluster of live oaks whose limbs twist like ancient, gnarled fingers. Sunlight, when it breaks through the diffused haze, casts a soft, golden sheen across the low-lying vegetation, highlighting the emerald and ochre hues of the landscape. The air, especially in the early mornings, carries a faint, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and the sweet perfume of unseen wildflowers, a quiet promise of the day’s slow unfolding. The very stillness of Davenport seems to absorb sound, leaving a hushed reverence in its wake. This place, Davenport, carries the echoes of its agricultural past, a time when citrus groves once stretched towards the horizon, their fragrant blossoms a fleeting, delicate beauty. Now, its economy is shaped by a different kind of growth, a testament to its strategic position in a region that draws visitors and new residents alike. The hum of activity, though present, maintains a measured cadence, a reflection of a community that values its quietude. Nearby waterways, though not dominant features of the immediate landscape, hint at the broader hydrological network that sustains this corner of Florida, a subtle reminder of the lifeblood that flows beneath the surface.

About This Davenport Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Davenport, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 28.161405, -81.601742. 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 Davenport and Polk County.

Detailed location data for Davenport includes the ZIP code (33837), telephone area code (561), county seat of Polk County (Bartow), and school district assignment (Polk 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 Davenport is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.