Cape Coral Florida Map

About Cape Coral, Florida

Cape Coral is a locality in Lee County, Florida, United States. With a population of 675,797, Cape Coral is a major urban centre in Florida. The population density is 750.0 people per km². Cape Coral is located at 26.5629°N, 81.9495°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33990.

Cape Coral occupies a sprawling, low-lying expanse of subtropical terrain defined by an intricate network of man-made channels that draw the moisture of the land toward the nearby tidal reaches. It lies 3.1 miles north-northeast of Iona, FL (from Iona, FL: bearing 17°T), and is situated 7.2 miles southwest of Fort Myers. The air here holds a heavy, persistent humidity that softens the edges of the horizon, where the flat, palmetto-scrub landscape stretches toward the distant, sun-bleached expanse of Glover Bight. Sunlight often lingers in a bruised, golden hue over the wetlands, illuminating the dense greenery of the local mangroves that thrive in the saline-kissed soil. Even in the quietest hours, one feels the proximity of the water, which acts as a mirror for the vast, cloud-heavy sky that characterizes this corner of the peninsula. Cape Coral emerged from the ambition of mid-century developers who envisioned a planned paradise carved directly from the scrubland and mangrove swamps. The transformation required an unprecedented scale of dredging and land reclamation, turning what was once wild, unmapped territory into a grid of residential canals and deliberate neighborhoods. This ambitious founding redirected the natural flow of the earth, permanently altering the topography to accommodate a lifestyle centered on waterborne transit and expansive, canal-front living. Over the decades, the initial blueprints have given way to a permanent, evolving settlement, reflecting the persistent human desire to settle and civilize the untamed margins of the coast. Economic vitality in Cape Coral relies heavily on the maintenance of its sprawling infrastructure, which supports a steady influx of residents drawn to the temperate climate and the promise of a life tethered to the water. While the local economy is anchored by small-scale professional services and a robust housing market, the proximity to the Caloosahatchee River facilitates a steady flow of recreation-based commerce that defines the daily movement of the workforce. Educational needs are met by regional extensions and vocational centers that prepare residents for the specialized demands of a service-oriented economy. The reliance on this complex system of locks, seawalls, and bridges remains the central engineering feat that allows the local population to thrive amidst such a liquid environment. Cape Coral fosters a culture shaped by the leisurely pace of the seasons, where annual festivals celebrate the community’s connection to the water and the vibrant, if sometimes harsh, natural beauty of the region. Residents often gather near the quiet waters of Bimini Basin or seek the shade of Rubicond Park, where the local flora offers a brief respite from the relentless overhead sun. While the area lacks the towering peaks of distant ranges, the horizon is occasionally broken by the distant, flattened silhouette of Howard Mound, providing a stark contrast to the nearby, low-lying Fourmile Island. Public life is marked by a shared appreciation for the outdoors, where fishing, boating, and the simple observation of the shifting tides provide the primary rhythm for those who have come to call Cape Coral their permanent home.

About This Cape Coral Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cape Coral, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 26.562854, -81.949533. 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 Cape Coral and Lee County.

Detailed location data for Cape Coral includes the ZIP code (33904), telephone area code (561), county seat of Lee County (Fort Myers), and school district assignment (Lee 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 Cape Coral is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.