Coral Terrace Florida Map

About Coral Terrace, Florida

Coral Terrace is a locality in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 24,895. The population density is 2764.5 people per km². Coral Terrace is located at 25.7459°N, 80.3045°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33144.

Coral Terrace defines its presence through the steady, quiet passage of the Coral Gables Canal, which carves a path through the flat, subtropical landscape. It lies 1.5 miles east-southeast of Westchester, FL (from Westchester, FL: bearing 113°T), and is situated 7.2 miles west-southwest of Miami. The horizon remains stubbornly level, as the distant Grossman Ridge exists only as a faint, conceptual memory far beyond the reach of these humid, sun-drenched streets. Residents often find that the air carries a distinct salt-tinged weight, a lingering reminder that the expansive blue reach of Biscayne Bay waits only four miles to the east. Nearby, the calm surface of Lake Mahar mirrors the passing clouds, anchoring the land with its stillness. The lush greenery of the Ludlam Trail offers a verdant corridor for those seeking a reprieve from the relentless Florida sun. Development in Coral Terrace mirrors the broader evolution of the region, where mid-century residential expansion replaced the early promise of citrus groves and agricultural plots. The local economy thrives on a diverse service sector, drawing strength from the proximity to major transit arteries and the bustling commercial hubs that define the surrounding metropolitan sprawl. Families have long favored the solid, block-constructed homes here, which stand as durable sentinels against the seasonal intensity of tropical storms. While the original groves have largely retreated, the industrious spirit of the early settlers persists in the modern shops and small businesses that line the major thoroughfares. This legacy of steady, pragmatic growth ensures that Coral Terrace maintains a character defined by functional resilience rather than fleeting trends. Cultural life in Coral Terrace pulses with a vibrant, multifaceted energy, reflecting a deep connection to the broader Caribbean influence that shapes the atmosphere of the southern peninsula. The neighborhood celebrates its identity through frequent community gatherings where the scent of roasting coffee and the sound of diverse languages create an unmistakable local melody. Notable figures like the esteemed novelist Joan Didion once found inspiration in the atmospheric intensity of the surrounding region, capturing the specific, shimmering light that falls over the landscape at dusk. Residents often spend their afternoons along the paths of the Ludlam Trail, finding beauty in the way the light catches the palmetto scrub as the day wanes. This sense of place is further punctuated by the sight of Isla Dorada shimmering on the horizon, reminding everyone of the proximity to the wider world beyond the canal banks.

About This Coral Terrace Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Coral Terrace, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 25.745934, -80.304496. 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 Coral Terrace and Miami-Dade County.

Detailed location data for Coral Terrace includes the ZIP code (33155), 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.

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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 Coral Terrace is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.