Matlacha Florida Map

About Matlacha, Florida

Matlacha is a locality in Lee County, Florida, United States. It is a small community with a population of 770. The population density is 1745.5 people per km². Matlacha is located at 26.6298°N, 82.0709°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33993.

Matlacha is a vibrant, narrow island, a sliver of land embraced by the shimmering waters of Pine Island Sound and Matlacha Pass. It lies 8.8 miles west-north-west of Cape Coral, FL (from Cape Coral, FL: bearing 302°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north of Saint James City. Here, the air hangs thick and humid, carrying the briny tang of the Gulf and the sweet perfume of unseen blossoms. Twisted mangroves, their roots like gnarled fingers grasping at the shallows, fringe the island's edges, a wild, resilient border against the encroaching sea. The sun, a relentless orb in the vast, cerulean sky, paints the water in a thousand shifting shades of sapphire and emerald, while the occasional egret, a stark white silhouette, drifts with effortless grace across the horizon. Small, colorful cottages, weathered by sun and salt, cluster along the main road, their tin roofs glinting like scattered jewels, exuding a palpable sense of easygoing living. The history of Matlacha is as rich and layered as the oyster beds that once sustained its earliest inhabitants. For centuries, Indigenous peoples navigated these fertile waters, their presence a whisper on the tides. Later, fishermen and artists discovered this unique locale, drawn to its abundant marine life and its untamed, almost bohemian spirit. Matlacha’s economy, once deeply entwined with the fishing industry, now thrives on a different kind of bounty, a vibrant arts scene that draws visitors from afar. Galleries spill out onto sidewalks, showcasing the bold, tropical colors that define the island's aesthetic, a testament to the creative souls who have found their muse in this sun-drenched paradise. The rhythm of Matlacha is a slow, deliberate pulse, a gentle sway dictated by the ebb and flow of the tide and the unhurried pace of island life.

About This Matlacha Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Matlacha, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 26.629796, -82.070924. 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 Matlacha and Lee County.

Detailed location data for Matlacha includes the ZIP code (33993), telephone area code (561), county seat of Lee County (Fort Myers), and school district assignment (Lee 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 Matlacha is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.