Where is Daphne, Alabama, USA?

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Where is Daphne Located? - Daphne is a city located in the Baldwin County of Alabama, United States. Daphne lies between 30.5230 Degrees North latitudes and 87.9033 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Daphne, Alabama

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Where is Daphne Located?

Daphne is a city located in the Baldwin County of Alabama, United States. Daphne lies between 30.5230 Degrees North latitudes and 87.9033 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Daphne city is 27462 people and the city has a total area of 17.18 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Daphne, Alabama Quick Facts

PropertyDetails
CityDaphne
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
State CapitalMontgomery
US RegionSouthern United States
Latitude30.6035°N
Longitude87.9036°W
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Land Area17.73 sq mi
Water Area0.59 sq mi
Total Area18.32 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)27,462
Population DensityAbout 1,550 per sq mi
ZIP Codes36526, 36527
Area Code251
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST), UTC -6
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT), UTC -5
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code01-19648
Congressional DistrictAlabama's 1st Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Daphne, Alabama

  • Spanish Fort, Alabama - North - 5 mi
  • Fairhope, Alabama - South - 11 mi
  • Mobile, Alabama - West - 11 mi
  • Satsuma, Alabama - Northwest - 17 mi
  • Saraland, Alabama - Northwest - 18 mi
  • Bay Minette, Alabama - Northeast - 21 mi
  • Robertsdale, Alabama - East - 24 mi
  • Foley, Alabama - Southeast - 31 mi
  • Gulf Shores, Alabama - Southeast - 41 mi
  • Pascagoula, Mississippi - West - 48 mi

Daphne, Alabama Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Rainfall (in)
January61415.4
April77564.8
July91747.4
October81583.7
Annual785766.0
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate Classification (Köppen)Humid Subtropical (Cfa)
Annual RainfallAbout 66 inches
Annual Sunshine DaysApproximately 220 days
Hurricane/Tornado RiskModerate hurricane risk; moderate tornado risk
SnowfallRare (0 inches in most years)

Driving Distances from Daphne, Alabama

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Spanish FortAlabama510 min
FairhopeAlabama1118 min
MobileAlabama1120 min
Bay MinetteAlabama2125 min
RobertsdaleAlabama2430 min
FoleyAlabama3135 min
Gulf ShoresAlabama4150 min
PascagoulaMississippi4855 min
PensacolaFlorida571 hr
MontgomeryAlabama1712 hr 45 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Daphne, Alabama

TransportationDetails
Airport NameMobile Regional Airport; Mobile Downtown Airport
IATA CodeMOB (Mobile Regional Airport)
PortNearby Port of Mobile
Major HighwaysInterstate 10, US 98, US 90, AL 181
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo passenger rail service in the city; nearest Amtrak station at Mobile (planned Gulf Coast service)
Local Bus/Transit ServiceBaldwin Regional Area Transit System (BRATS)
  • Interstate 10 - Main east-west interstate connecting Daphne with Mobile, Pensacola, and New Orleans.
  • US 98 - Regional highway linking Daphne with Fairhope, Foley, Mobile, and Florida's Gulf Coast.
  • US 90 - Scenic coastal route serving local communities along Mobile Bay.
  • AL 181 - Major north-south corridor connecting Daphne with Spanish Fort and central Baldwin County.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Daphne, Alabama

Landmark NameType
Village Point Park PreserveNature Preserve
Bayfront ParkWaterfront Park
Daphne History MuseumMuseum
Gator BoardwalkNature Trail
May Day ParkCity Park
Meaher State ParkState Park
Daphne Civic CenterCommunity Attraction
Historic Malbis CommunityHistoric Site
Alligator AlleyWildlife Attraction
Eastern Shore CentreShopping and Entertainment District

Colleges and Universities in Daphne, Alabama

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
University of South Alabama - Baldwin County CampusPublicUniversityRegional higher education programs
Coastal Alabama Community College - Fairhope CampusPublicCommunity CollegeCareer and transfer education
Columbia Southern UniversityPrivateUniversityOnline degree programs
Troy University - Fairhope SitePublicUniversityAdult and graduate education
Baldwin County Public SchoolsPublicK-12 DistrictLocal public education

Waterbodies in Daphne, Alabama

Mobile Bay, D'Olive Creek, Fish River, Mobile River, Tensaw River, Weeks Bay, Tiawasee Creek, Bay John

Golf Courses in Daphne, Alabama

Lake Forest Golf Club, TimberCreek Golf Club, Rock Creek Golf Club, Quail Creek Golf Course, Peninsula Golf and Racquet Club, Steelwood Country Club

Daphne, Alabama - Key Historical Facts

  • Daphne was founded during the 19th century and developed as a small community along the eastern shoreline of Mobile Bay.
  • The city became known as the "Jubilee City" because of the rare natural jubilee events when fish and crabs gather along the bay shoreline.
  • Historic Daphne served as a transportation stop for travelers crossing Mobile Bay before modern bridges were built.
  • The nearby Malbis community was established in the early 1900s by Greek immigrants and remains an important part of the area's history.
  • Daphne experienced rapid residential and commercial growth during the late 20th century as part of Alabama's Eastern Shore region.
  • Today, the city is recognized for its waterfront parks, outdoor recreation, and thriving business community along the Gulf Coast.

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