Tamarac Florida Map

About Tamarac, Florida

Tamarac is a locality in Broward County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 73,019. The population density is 2394.0 people per km². Tamarac is located at 26.2129°N, 80.2498°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33321.

Tamarac unfolds as a landscape of gentle, sun-drenched plains, where the flat terrain is punctuated by the glint of water from its numerous canals and lakes. It lies 1.5 miles west-south-west of North Lauderdale, FL (from North Lauderdale, FL: bearing 258°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north-west of Fort Lauderdale. The air here carries a humid warmth, often softened by the rustle of palm fronds and the distant murmur of traffic, a constant hum that underscores the region's vibrant pulse. Residential neighborhoods, characterized by manicured lawns and a consistent architectural style, spread outwards, embracing the open sky that stretches wide above. The quality of light, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a golden hue across the scene, transforming the ordinary into something quietly luminous. The history of Tamarac is intrinsically linked to the post-war boom and the subsequent development of South Florida, a period that saw this area transform from agricultural land into the suburban haven it is today. Its economy, once rooted in agriculture like so many communities in the region, has diversified significantly, now driven by retail, services, and a growing professional class. While not a destination for grand historical monuments, Tamarac possesses a distinctive character shaped by its planned communities and a focus on resident well-being, evident in its extensive park system and recreational facilities. The presence of the beautiful Woodmont Country Club, with its verdant fairways, speaks to a lifestyle that values leisure and the outdoors, a thread woven through the fabric of Tamarac.

About This Tamarac Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tamarac, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 26.212861, -80.249771. 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 Tamarac and Broward County.

Detailed location data for Tamarac includes the ZIP code (33321), telephone area code (954, 754), county seat of Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), and school district assignment (Broward 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 Tamarac is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.