Opa Locka Florida Map

About Opa Locka, Florida

Opa Locka is a locality in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 16,086. The population density is 2800.0 people per km². Opa Locka is located at 25.9023°N, 80.2503°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33054.

Opa Locka rises from a landscape that, while far from the ocean's edge, retains a certain humid breath, a legacy of its proximity to the vast hydrological systems of South Florida. It lies 2.6 miles west-south-west of Biscayne Gardens, FL (from Biscayne Gardens, FL: bearing 253°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-north-west of Miami. The terrain here is remarkably flat, a subtle depression in the broader South Florida plateau, where the sky feels immense and often wears a dramatic, cloud-laden face. Streets are laid out in a distinctive, almost whimsical pattern, a departure from the grid, hinting at an intentional, almost romantic, design. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and blooming jasmine, a fragrant counterpoint to the persistent hum of distant traffic. Sunlight, when it pierces the haze, can cast a peculiar golden glow on the pastel-colored buildings, transforming the ordinary into something momentarily enchanted. The genesis of Opa Locka is a tale of ambitious vision, inspired by tales of the Arabian Nights, and a desire to create a city unlike any other. Founded in the 1920s, its early architecture, with its minarets and Moorish arches, still stands as a proud, if somewhat faded, testament to that singular dream. The local economy, once tied to aviation and its burgeoning industries, now reflects the broader economic currents of Miami-Dade County, with a dynamic mix of small businesses, retail, and service sectors providing the pulse of daily life. Though the grand aviation dreams may have receded, the spirit of enterprise persists, a quiet resilience in the face of evolving times. The unique street layout, a circular labyrinth rather than a strict Cartesian grid, continues to imbue Opa Locka with a character that is both charmingly eccentric and deeply ingrained in its identity.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Opa Locka, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 25.902317, -80.250327. 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 Opa Locka and Miami-Dade County.

Detailed location data for Opa Locka includes the ZIP code (33054), telephone area code (305, 786), county seat of Miami-Dade County (Miami), 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 Opa Locka is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.