Flatlands Brooklyn New York Map

About Flatlands Brooklyn, New York

Flatlands Brooklyn is a locality in Kings County, New York, United States. It has a population of 96,000. The population density is 12000.0 people per km². Flatlands Brooklyn is located at 40.6176°N, 73.9290°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11210.

Flatlands Brooklyn unfolds across a broad, low-lying expanse, a terrain shaped by ancient waterways and the persistent march of human settlement. It lies 1.0 miles south-west of Georgetown Brooklyn, NY (from Georgetown Brooklyn, NY: bearing 236°T), and is situated 7.8 miles south-south-east of New York. Here, the air often carries a briny hint from the distant ocean, mingling with the exhaust fumes of passing cars and the sweet scent of blooming magnolias in spring. Wide avenues, lined with stoic brick buildings and mature trees, cut through neighborhoods where the hum of daily life is a constant, a steady murmur of distant traffic, children's laughter, and the occasional siren’s wail. The landscape itself, a patchwork of manicured lawns, modest houses, and the occasional imposing apartment complex, speaks of a place built for enduring, for housing the ceaseless flow of lives that have called this corner of Kings County home. The history of Flatlands Brooklyn is deeply entwined with its geography, a story of fertile farmland yielding to the relentless expansion of the city. Once a collection of small, independent towns established by Dutch settlers in the 17th century, the area’s agricultural roots are now largely buried beneath asphalt and development, though remnants of its past can still be glimpsed in the names of streets and the enduring presence of older, more substantial homes. The local economy, once defined by farming and later by light industry, has transformed into a vibrant mix of retail, services, and residential living, supporting a diverse population that reflects the broader tapestry of New York City. The distinctive character of Flatlands Brooklyn lies in this blend of the everyday and the historical, a place where the echoes of its rural past are still audible beneath the modern rhythm of urban existence.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Flatlands Brooklyn, New York 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 Flatlands Brooklyn and Kings County.

Detailed location data for Flatlands Brooklyn includes the ZIP code (11234), telephone area code (718, 347), county seat of Kings County, and school district assignment. 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 Flatlands Brooklyn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.