Westwood Lakes Florida Map

About Westwood Lakes, Florida

Westwood Lakes is a locality in Hills County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 10,553. The population density is 2507.3 people per km². Westwood Lakes is located at 28.0844°N, 82.6462°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33165.

Westwood Lakes rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate hand of Florida's sandy soils, where a gentle topography rises and falls like a hushed breath. It lies 3.5 miles east-south-east of East Lake, FL (from East Lake, FL: bearing 122°T), and is situated 6.6 miles north-west of Town 'n' Country. Here, the air hangs thick with the scent of pine and damp earth, a humid embrace that clings even in the cooler months. Cypress stands sentinel along the water's edge, their knees pushing through the dark, still surface of ponds and shallow lakes that give Westwood Lakes its name. The sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, splinters into a thousand shimmering pieces on the water, a fleeting, liquid dance. Palmetto fronds rustle a dry, papery song in the breeze, a constant counterpoint to the distant hum of cicadas, creating a soundscape that is both vibrant and deeply peaceful. The history of Westwood Lakes is entwined with the quiet expansion of Florida's residential communities, a story of land cleared and shaped for comfortable living. Once part of a broader agricultural sweep, its character has evolved, with the local economy now largely sustained by the services and amenities that support its residents. The area's distinctive charm lies in its deliberate design, a network of interconnected waterways and carefully preserved green spaces that foster a sense of calm, unhurried life. This is a place where the rhythm of the day is measured not by the clang of industry, but by the gentle lapping of water against the shore and the lengthening shadows of late afternoon.

About This Westwood Lakes Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Westwood Lakes, 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 Westwood Lakes and Hills County.

Detailed location data for Westwood Lakes includes the ZIP code (33165), telephone area code (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 Westwood Lakes is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.