Explore Gladeview, Florida, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Gladeview |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Miami-Dade County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 25.839264 |
| Longitude | -80.235604 |
| Population | 14,927 |
| Density | 2251.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 33147 |
| Area Code | 305, 786 |
| County Seat | Miami |
| School District | Dade County School District |
Gladeview occupies a low-lying stretch of subtropical terrain where the air often carries the thick, salt-heavy scent of the nearby Atlantic. It lies 1.2 miles south of West Little River, FL (from West Little River, FL: bearing 176°T), and is situated 5.2 miles north-northwest of Miami. The landscape remains defined by the rhythmic pull of the tides, which influence the atmosphere from the nearby Biscayne Bay just three miles to the east. One finds the presence of the Little River Canal nearby, its waters moving with a deliberate, slow-motion grace through the flat, palmetto-spotted earth. To the west, the horizon remains open and vast, reflecting the shifting, bruised purples of a Florida dusk. The proximity to Jest Island adds a sense of fractured geography, where the land seems to dissolve into the shallow, shimmering blue of the coast.
Gladeview emerged as a residential enclave during the mid-twentieth century, evolving alongside the rapid expansion of the surrounding metropolitan corridors. The local economy relies heavily on service industries and small-scale trade, drawing vitality from the industrious spirit of its diverse residents. Many families have built their lives here, finding stability in the modest commercial centers that provide the essential goods for daily existence. While industry remains largely service-oriented, the influence of the regional agricultural history lingers in the lush, overgrown gardens that thrive in the humid, fertile soil. The pace of life here is dictated less by the clock and more by the intense, sudden downpours that refresh the heat-soaked pavement each afternoon.
Gwen Cherry Park serves as the central gathering point for the neighborhood, providing open space for recreation under the expansive, brilliant sky. Gladeview possesses a character shaped by its Caribbean and Southern influences, evident in the colorful architecture and the melodic cadence of local speech. Musicians and athletes often find their start on these streets, as the area has produced several notable figures, including the legendary football player Ted Hendricks, who spent his formative years in the region. Community events frequently spill into the outdoor spaces, where the heat of the day gives way to the cooler, indigo shadows of evening. Gladeview remains a place of quiet endurance, defined by its people and the persistent, emerald growth of the native flora.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gladeview, Florida. Coordinates: 25.839264, -80.235604. 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 Gladeview includes the ZIP code (33147), telephone area code (305, 786), county seat of Miami-Dade County (Miami), and school district assignment (Dade 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. |