LaBelle Florida Map

About LaBelle, Florida

LaBelle is a locality in Hendry County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,184. The population density is 134.4 people per km². LaBelle is located at 26.7617°N, 81.4384°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33935.

LaBelle lies embraced by the broad, sun-drenched plains of Hendry County, a place where the sky feels vast and the air carries the humid breath of the Everglades. It lies 14.9 miles north-east of Lehigh Acres, FL (from Lehigh Acres, FL: bearing 51°T), and is situated 2.1 miles west of Port LaBelle. The Caloosahatchee River, a slow, wide ribbon of brown water, is the lifeblood of this landscape, its banks fringed with a dense tapestry of cypress, oak, and palmetto, where the calls of unseen birds echo through the thick, green stillness. The terrain is mostly flat, a gentle undulation of rich, dark soil that yields readily to the plow and the sun, and the light here, especially in the late afternoon, takes on a honeyed quality, softening the edges of the scattered ranch houses and the low-slung buildings that comprise the heart of LaBelle. The story of LaBelle is deeply intertwined with the fertile lands it occupies, a history rooted in agriculture and the relentless spirit of those who sought to tame this subtropical frontier. For generations, cattle ranching and citrus groves have defined the local economy, the scent of ripening oranges sometimes mingling with the earthy aroma of freshly tilled fields. While the river has always been a conduit for commerce and community, the town itself grew from the need to serve the surrounding farms and ranches, a hub for exchange and a place where neighbors could gather. Today, LaBelle retains a palpable connection to its agricultural past, a quiet dignity that speaks of hard work and a deep understanding of the land's rhythms, a distinct character that sets it apart in the sun-drenched heart of Florida.

About This LaBelle Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of LaBelle, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 26.761732, -81.438409. 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 LaBelle and Hendry County.

Detailed location data for LaBelle includes the ZIP code (33935), telephone area code (561), county seat of Hendry County (LaBelle), and school district assignment (Hendry 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 LaBelle is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.