South Miami Florida Map

About South Miami, Florida

South Miami is a locality in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 12,277. The population density is 2031.0 people per km². South Miami is located at 25.7076°N, 80.2934°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33143.

South Miami is a place where the humid air, thick with the scent of blooming jasmine and the distant tang of salt, seems to slow the very passage of time. It lies 1.8 miles west-south-west of Coral Gables, FL (from Coral Gables, FL: bearing 238°T), and is situated 7.7 miles south-west of Miami. The streets here are canopied by ancient, spreading oak trees, their branches heavy with Spanish moss, creating a dappled, verdant ceiling that filters the bright Florida sun into a gentle, almost ethereal glow. Beneath this living roof, the architecture ranges from charmingly weathered bungalows to more modern, airy homes, many boasting bright splashes of color that echo the vibrant bougainvillea spilling over garden walls. The land itself, low-lying and traversed by subtle, water-carved channels that feed into the larger Miami River watershed, carries a persistent coolness even on the hottest days, a whispered promise of shade and respite. The history of South Miami is inextricably linked to the growth of this tropical peninsula, its early days shaped by agricultural ambition and the fertile, albeit sandy, soil. Once a hub for citrus groves and avocado farms, the echoes of that agrarian past can still be glimpsed in the lingering agricultural zoning and the occasional roadside stand selling local produce. Today, the local economy thrives on a more diverse foundation, with a strong presence of small businesses, boutiques, and restaurants lining its walkable commercial districts, drawing a steady stream of residents and visitors. The proximity to the University of Miami also imbues South Miami with a youthful energy, a constant influx of new ideas and perspectives that blend seamlessly with the established rhythms of a community that values its quiet charm and its deep roots in this sun-drenched corner of Florida.

About This South Miami Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Miami, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 25.707602, -80.293385. 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 South Miami and Miami-Dade County.

Detailed location data for South Miami includes the ZIP code (33143), telephone area code (305, 786), county seat of Miami-Dade County (Miami), and school district assignment (Dade 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 South Miami is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.