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Matlacha, Florida
Census-designated place in Florida, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Matlacha ( /ˈmætləʃeɪ/ ⓘ MAT-lə-shay "MAT-la-shay"[4]) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lee County, Florida, United States. The CDP had a population of 598 at the 2020 census,[5] down from 677 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Matlacha, Florida | |
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![]() Location in Lee County and the state of Florida | |
Coordinates: 26°37′49″N 82°4′24″W | |
Country | United States |
State | ![]() |
County | Lee |
Area | |
• Total | 0.67 sq mi (1.73 km2) |
• Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
• Water | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km2) |
Elevation | 1 ft (0.3 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 598 |
• Density | 3,005.03/sq mi (1,163.16/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 33993 |
Area code | 239 |
FIPS code | 12-43475[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 0286522[3] |
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Matlacha is an "Old Florida" fishing village, home to many brightly colored art galleries, island boutiques, seafood restaurants, and traditional Floridian cottages.[6] The village was largely devastated by Hurricane Ian in October 2022