Sunset Florida Map

About Sunset, Florida

Sunset is a locality in Hills County, Florida, United States. Sunset is located at 27.8740°N, 82.5087°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33173.

Sunset, Florida, unfolds under a sky that often bleeds into hues of peach and rose as the day wanes, a quiet testament to its name. It lies 5.9 miles south-south-west of Tampa, FL (from Tampa, FL: bearing 211°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south of Egypt Lake-Leto. This low-lying stretch of land, where the earth meets the Gulf, is characterized by its sandy soil, dotted with palmetto scrub and the occasional stoic pine. The air here carries the briny tang of the nearby coast, a constant whisper of the sea, even miles inland. Drainage ditches, mirroring the slow, deliberate flow of the region’s waterways, crisscross the landscape, hinting at the flat, permeable terrain that defines this part of the state. Historically, Sunset’s fortunes have been tied to the bounty of the surrounding waters and the fertile, if sandy, soil. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fishing and farming, established a quiet existence, their lives dictated by the tides and the seasons. While agriculture, primarily citrus groves and vegetable farms, still plays a role in the local economy, tourism has become a significant driver, with visitors drawn to the tranquil beaches and the promise of a slower pace of life. The distinctive character of Sunset is its unpretentious charm, a place where the rhythm of the day is often set by the gentle lapping of waves and the slow migration of clouds across the vast, open sky.

About This Sunset Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sunset, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 27.874, -82.5087. 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 Hills County.

Detailed location data for Sunset includes the ZIP code (33616), telephone area code (407, 321, 305, 786), county seat of Hills County, 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.