Gibsonton Florida Map
Explore Gibsonton, Florida, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Gibsonton, Florida
| City | Gibsonton |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Hills County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 27.827564 |
| Longitude | -82.379282 |
| Population | 18,566 |
| Density | 559.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 33534 |
| Area Code | 407, 321 |
| School District | Hillsborough County School District |
About Gibsonton, Florida
Gibsonton is a locality in Hills County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 18,566. The population density is 559.4 people per km². Gibsonton is located at 27.8276°N, 82.3793°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33534.Gibsonton anchors itself firmly where the Alafia River completes its slow, tea-colored journey into the expansive waters of Tampa Bay. It lies 3.4 miles south-southwest of Progress Village, FL (from Progress Village, FL: bearing 199°T), and is situated 8.0 miles southeast of Tampa. The air here holds the heavy, salt-sweet moisture of the coast, a subtropical weight that seems to soften the sharp edges of the afternoon light. Mangroves cling to the riverbanks, their tangled roots filtering the tides that pulse rhythmically against the shore. To the west, the quiet silhouette of Bird Island rises from the bay, a solitary dark smudge against the horizon. The landscape remains low and level, dominated by the hardy textures of palmetto scrub that thrive in the damp, sandy earth.
Gibsonton preserves a singular history, having long served as the winter refuge for traveling performers who sought a permanent place to rest their caravans. This unique heritage shaped the local economy, fostering a spirit of resourcefulness that persists even as the region transitions toward more conventional industrial pursuits. Today, the economy relies on a mixture of maritime trades and small-scale commerce that keeps the neighborhood tethered to its working-class roots. While the grand spectacles of the past have faded, the remnants of that era linger in the way the local businesses organize their space and trade. The industry of the place remains modest, favoring steady, quiet labor over the rapid expansion seen in the neighboring districts.
Gibsonton carries a distinctive cultural character, defined by an enduring independence that sets it apart from the surrounding sprawl. Williams Park offers a modest green sanctuary where the residents gather beneath the shade of native trees to escape the midday heat. Although the famous showman Al Tomaini once called these grounds his home, the modern pace is marked by a deliberate, unhurried focus on daily life rather than public fame. Local events often reflect this communal resilience, drawing people together in a way that feels unforced and authentic. Even the distant, rugged outline of Big Cockroach Mound serves as a silent, natural landmark, reminding those who live here of the vast, wilder geography that exists beyond the edge of their immediate view.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Gardenville Recreation Center (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 359° N
- Golden Aster Scrub Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 0.4 mi, 153° SE
- Ekker Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.0 mi, 059° NE
- Fred and Ida Schultz Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 219° SW
- Vance Vogel Sports Complex (Local Park) — 2.5 mi, 137° SE
- Manatee Viewing Center (Attraction) — 2.7 mi, 209° SW
- McQueens Village (Historic Ruins) — 4.5 mi, 227° SW
- Bullfrog Creek Mitigation Park Wildlife and Environmental Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.5 mi, 171° S
- Armed Forces Dedication Plaque (Monument) — 8.1 mi, 172° S
- Walking Club Rock (Monument) — 8.2 mi, 171° S
- Port Tampa Cemetery (Monument) — 8.3 mi, 290° W
- Royal Caribbean cruise port (Attraction) — 9.0 mi, 333° NW
- Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 9.0 mi, 211° SW
- "untitled" (Public Artwork) — 9.1 mi, 333° NW
- Carnival cruise port (Attraction) — 9.1 mi, 334° NW
- Margaritsville at Sea Port (Attraction) — 9.3 mi, 335° NW
- Friday Morning Musicale (Theatre) — 9.5 mi, 325° NW
- Dean Street Fine Art Gallery (Gallery) — 9.6 mi, 327° NW
- CMX CineBistro Hyde Park (Cinema) — 9.6 mi, 322° NW
- David Falk Theater (Theatre) — 9.6 mi, 327° NW
- Little Manatee River State Park (State Park) — 9.6 mi, 175° S
- Henry B. Plant Museum (Museum) — 9.7 mi, 328° NW
- The Gallery at 1920 (Gallery) — 9.8 mi, 339° N
- Scarfone/Hartley Gallery (Gallery) — 9.9 mi, 326° NW
- Ybor Art Studio (Arts Centre) — 9.9 mi, 338° N
- Pinellas County Aquatic Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 10.3 mi, 254° W
- Cracker Country (Museum) — 11.2 mi, 005° N
- Alafia River State Park (State Park) — 14.4 mi, 097° E
- Pinellas National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 20.5 mi, 246° SW · 428 acres
- Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 28.1 mi, 236° SW · 993 acres
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About This Gibsonton Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gibsonton, Florida. Coordinates: 27.827564, -82.379282. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Gibsonton includes the ZIP code (33534), telephone area code (407, 321), county seat of Hills County, and school district assignment (Hillsborough County School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
