Howey-in-the-Hills Florida Map

About Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida

Howey-in-the-Hills is a locality in Lake County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,153. The population density is 279.7 people per km². Howey-in-the-Hills is located at 28.7169°N, 81.7734°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 34737.

Howey-in-the-Hills rests under a wide, often brilliant Florida sky, its landscape characterized by gently rolling terrain that gives way to the shimmering expanse of Lake Harris. It lies 9.1 miles south-east of Leesburg, FL (from Leesburg, FL: bearing 136°T), and is situated 6.7 miles south-south-west of Tavares. Ancient oaks, draped with Spanish moss like forgotten shawls, punctuate the horizons, their gnarled branches reaching towards the humid air. The roads, often bordered by vibrant green lawns and the occasional burst of bougainvillea, curve with a natural grace, leading past modest homes and well-tended gardens. Even in the midday heat, a soft breeze often stirs, carrying the faint scent of pine and damp earth, a subtle reminder of the wilder spaces that lie just beyond the manicured edges of this lakeside community. The history of Howey-in-the-Hills is deeply intertwined with citrus groves and the allure of Florida's natural beauty. Early settlers were drawn to the fertile soil and the promise of a prosperous agricultural future, with groves of oranges and grapefruit once stretching as far as the eye could see, their sweet fragrance a constant presence. While the agricultural landscape has evolved, the connection to the land remains, with the local economy now finding balance in tourism and the quiet charm that attracts those seeking a slower pace of life. The presence of the lake is paramount, offering a watery highway and a recreational heart, its shores dotted with docks and small boats that speak to a life lived in harmony with the water.

About This Howey-in-the-Hills Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 28.716938, -81.773411. 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 Howey-in-the-Hills and Lake County.

Detailed location data for Howey-in-the-Hills includes the ZIP code (34737), telephone area code (727), county seat of Lake County (Tavares), and school district assignment (Lake 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 Howey-in-the-Hills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.