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| City | Three Lakes |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Miami-Dade County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 25.642049 |
| Longitude | -80.398388 |
| Population | 16,540 |
| Density | 1991.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 33186 |
| Area Code | 305, 786 |
| County Seat | Miami |
| School District | Dade County School District |
Three Lakes rests upon a low-lying subtropical expanse where the air often holds a heavy, velvet humidity that lingers long after the sun retreats. It lies 2.0 miles south of The Crossings, FL (from The Crossings, FL: bearing 175°T), and is situated 5.7 miles west-southwest of Kendall. The landscape here is defined by a flat, verdant terrain that stretches out toward the horizon, punctuated by the salt-kissed breezes drifting in from Biscayne Bay just six miles to the east. Residents often find their gaze drawn to the horizon where the sky shifts from a bruised purple to a pale, crystalline gold at dusk. Nearby, the Nixon Smiley Pineland Preserve offers a protected sanctuary of native vegetation, providing a quiet contrast to the developed corridors that shape the local topography. Though the land is subdued in elevation, the subtle interplay of light across the palmetto scrub gives Three Lakes a sense of quiet, enduring presence.
Development in Three Lakes reflects a steady shift from the agricultural roots of the region toward a more modern, suburban vitality. While the local economy was once tied to the rhythms of citrus groves and the seasonal harvest, it now flourishes through a diverse mix of professional services and small-scale enterprise. The proximity of Black Creek Canal NO C-1W serves as a silent reminder of the engineering efforts required to tame the marshy foundations of the southern peninsula. Workers commute along established arteries, balancing the demands of a modern workforce with a lingering appreciation for the slower pace of the surrounding environment. This evolution has transformed Three Lakes into a place where the infrastructure of progress is constantly being reconciled with the natural constraints of the soil.
Cultural life in Three Lakes is marked by a quiet, neighborly focus on the rhythms of family and the seasonal migration of visitors who favor the mild winters. Many residents spend their weekends exploring the trails near the Nixon Smiley Pineland Preserve or looking toward the distant blue of Biscayne Bay to catch the scent of the tide. While the area lacks the grand monuments of larger urban centers, it possesses a distinct character defined by the resilience of those who call these subtropical streets their home. There is no singular landmark that dominates the skyline, yet the collective pride in maintaining a livable, green environment serves as a common thread. Three Lakes remains a place where the daily experience is defined by the quality of the light and the persistent, gentle pulse of the Florida landscape.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Three Lakes, Florida. Coordinates: 25.642049, -80.398388. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Three Lakes includes the ZIP code (33186), telephone area code (305, 786), county seat of Miami-Dade County (Miami), and school district assignment (Dade County School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |