Lithia Florida Map

About Lithia, Florida

Lithia is a locality in Hills County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,800. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Lithia is located at 27.8503°N, 82.1748°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33547.

Lithia breathes a quiet agrarian spirit under the wide Florida sky. It lies 2.2 miles east of Fish Hawk, FL (from Fish Hawk, FL: bearing 90°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south-east of Brandon. The land here, not far from the coast, is a gentle tapestry of pine hammocks and palmetto scrub, punctuated by the slow, dark waters of the Alafia River. Sunlight filters through the canopy in shifting patterns, illuminating the sandy soil and the occasional flash of a cardinal's crimson. The air, especially in the early morning and late afternoon, carries the faint, sweet perfume of pine needles warmed by the sun, a subtle fragrance that clings to the air and the skin. The terrain is low-lying, a soft undulation that promises a closeness to the earth, a groundedness that feels ancient and enduring. The history of Lithia is as much about water as it is about land, its lifeblood the Alafia River, a waterway that has long dictated the rhythm of its existence. For generations, this region has been shaped by agriculture, its fertile soil yielding crops that have sustained its people and its economy. Though now a quiet place, the echoes of its past are present in the weathered barns and the stoic, venerable oaks that stand sentinel over the fields. The local economy, once heavily reliant on farming, now finds a more diverse footing, with a quiet resurgence of interest in artisanal crafts and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that defines Lithia, drawing visitors who seek respite from the clamor of larger cities and a connection to a simpler, more elemental way of life.

About This Lithia Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lithia, Florida with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Lithia and Hills County.

Detailed location data for Lithia includes the ZIP code (33547), telephone area code (407, 321), county seat of Hills County, and school district assignment. 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 Lithia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.