West Miami Florida Map

About West Miami, Florida

West Miami is a locality in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,162. The population density is 3854.2 people per km². West Miami is located at 25.7634°N, 80.2962°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33144.

West Miami unfolds as a tapestry of sun-drenched streets, where low-slung homes with their vibrant bougainvillea spill over picket fences and the air hums with a languid, tropical warmth. It lies 2.0 miles east-north-east of Westchester, FL (from Westchester, FL: bearing 73°T), and is situated 6.4 miles west of Miami. The terrain here is remarkably flat, a subtle undulation barely perceptible, giving way to a landscape dominated by manicured lawns and the ubiquitous presence of palm trees, their fronds whispering secrets to the gentle breeze that carries the faint, salty tang of the distant sea. Evenings in West Miami are a spectacle of light, as the sun dips below the horizon, casting long, painterly shadows that stretch and distort, bathing the otherwise ordinary in a fleeting, ethereal glow. This stretch of land in Miami-Dade County carries the echoes of its past, a history woven with the dreams of those who sought a slice of paradise. Once part of the burgeoning agricultural heartland that fed a growing South Florida, West Miami’s economy has since diversified, now thriving on a blend of small businesses, local services, and the steady hum of commerce that underpins its residential character. It’s a place where the rhythms of daily life are set by the sun’s arc and the quiet routines of families, a locale that has cultivated a distinct sense of community, where neighbors know one another and the simple act of a shared smile can brighten the afternoon.

About This West Miami Map Page

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

Detailed location data for West Miami includes the ZIP code (33144), 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 West Miami is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.