Sunset Florida Map

About Sunset, Florida

Sunset is a locality in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 13,535. The population density is 1501.7 people per km². Sunset is located at 25.7059°N, 80.3523°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33173.

Sunset unfolds as a verdant exhale, a quiet unfolding of residential streets bordered by tenacious banyan trees and manicured lawns. It lies 2.9 miles north-west of Kendall, FL (from Kendall, FL: bearing 310°T), and is situated 7.9 miles south of Doral. The air here, thick with the scent of blooming jasmine and the distant hum of traffic, carries a languid warmth that seems to seep into the very pavement. Palm fronds, like feathered dancers, sway against a sky that shifts from a pale, washed-out blue to a deepening cerulean as the afternoon wanes. This is a place where the suburban dream finds its footing, a gentle sprawl of single-family homes, their roofs a mosaic of terracotta and muted shingles, interspersed with pockets of emerald green parkland. The terrain, flat and unassuming, offers no dramatic vistas, but rather a subtle, persistent charm, a feeling of being grounded in a landscape that breathes with a slow, steady rhythm. The history of Sunset is inextricably linked to the agricultural bounty of South Florida, a past whispered in the names of former citrus groves and the enduring legacy of its early settlers who cultivated this fertile soil. While the dominant character today is residential, the economic undercurrents still hint at a connection to the land, with some pockets dedicated to nurseries and landscaping enterprises that serve the surrounding, more developed areas. The nearby waterways, though not immediately apparent from every street corner, contribute to the area's humid embrace, their unseen presence influencing the lushness of the vegetation. Sunset itself is a testament to the steady growth and development that has characterized this part of the county, a place that has evolved from its agrarian roots into a desirable, family-oriented community, its quiet streets now a backdrop for the everyday lives of its residents.

About This Sunset Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Sunset, 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 Sunset and Miami-Dade County.

Detailed location data for Sunset includes the ZIP code (33173), telephone area code (239, 305, 321, 352, 386, 407, 448, 561, 689, 727, 754, 772, 786, 813, 850, 863, 904, 941, 954), 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 Sunset is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.