South Florida Map

About South Florida Map

Explore map of South Florida showing interstate highways, US highways, other highways, railroads, rivers, major cities, major towns, airports and national parks.

Counties of South Florida

Below is the list of all the counties falls under south Florida.

Miami-Dade County
Broward County
Palm Beach County
Monroe County
Collier County
Hendry County
Glades County
Lee County
Martin County
Okeechobee County
Charlotte County
Highlands County

Most Populous / Major Cities of South Florida

Miami
Hialeah
Port St. Lucie
Fort Lauderdale
Pembroke Pines
Hollywood
Miramar
Coral Springs
Miami Gardens
West Palm Beach
Pompano Beach
Davie
Miami Beach
Plantation
Sunrise
Boca Raton
Deerfield Beach
Boynton Beach
Lauderhill
Weston
Delray Beach
Homestead
Tamarac
North Miami
Wellington
Jupiter
Margate
Coconut Creek

South Florida

South Florida is the southernmost region of the US state of Florida and includes the counties of Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach, with some definitions extending to Monroe, Collier, and Lee counties. Bordered to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, and to the north by the Everglades, this region has a tropical climate with hot, humid summers and warm, dry winters. South Florida is especially prone to hurricanes from June through November because it lies within the Atlantic hurricane belt. The annual average temperature is about 77°F (25°C), and the rainfall is about 60 inches per year, with the wet season lasting from May through October.

Population and Demographics

South Florida is the most densely populated region in the state with over 9 million residents. Miami is the largest city and a global hub for tourism, finance, and international trade. South Florida is diverse in culture as well, with Caribbean, European and Hispanic population. Miami Dade County has a majority Hispanic population, greater than 68 percent of residents are Latino or Hispanic with origins from Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia and other Latin American countries. English, Spanish and Haitian Creole are the most spoken languages in the area.

Economy and Industries

The economy of South Florida is supported by tourism, real estate, international trade, and finance. Miami is a major center for banking and is home to Latin America's largest financial institutions. Among the busiest cargo and cruise ship ports in the world, are the Port of Miami and Port Everglades. The real estate sector has been on the rise due to very high demand from domestic and international investors. One area of agriculture is important; Palm Beach County is one of the leading sugarcane producers in the U.S. Hospitality industry also generates billions of dollars from millions of visitors every year to its beaches, nightlife, and cultural attractions. In 2023, Florida welcomed more than 135 million visitors, Miami and Fort Lauderdale being the most popular destinations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

South Florida has well developed transportation network, which comprises of highways, airports, and public transit. Miami International Airport (MIA) is one of the busiest airports in the U.S. for international travel, having more than 50 million passengers every year. Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is also a hub for millions of travelers every year. The Miami Metrorail, Tri-Rail commuter system and Brightline a high speed rail service from Miami to Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beach with future expansion to Orlando are the public transportation options. Traffic congestion is still a problem and there are attempts to relieve congestion and promote the use of public transportation.