Sanibel is an island and city in Lee County in southwestern Florida, U.S., about 20 miles (30 km) southwest of Fort Myers.
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Where is Sanibel Island Located?
Sanibel Island, located along the Gulf of Mexico, west of Fort Myers, Florida.
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Sanibel Island Facts & Information:
Country | United States |
State | Florida |
County | Lee County, Florida |
Location | Southwestern Florida |
Coordinates: | 26°26′23″N 82°4′50″W |
Settled | 1884 |
Incorporated (city) | 1974 |
Government Type | Council-Manager |
Total Area | 33.21 sq mi (86.01 km2) |
Land Area | 16.18 sq mi (41.90 km2) |
Water Area | 17.03 sq mi (44.10 km2) 48.13% |
Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
Population (2020) | 7,401 |
• Density | 457.42/sq mi (176.61/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) in Summer - UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 33957 |
Area code(s) | 239 |
FIPS code | 12-63700 |
Airports near Sanibel Island | The Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) |
Cities Near Sanibel Island | Fort Myers Beach, FL · Iona, FL · Cape Coral, FL · Cypress Lake, FL · Villas, FL · San Carlos Park, FL · Fort Myers, FL |
Website | http://www.mysanibel.com/ |
Best Things to Do in Sanibel Island:
Best Things to Do in in Sanibel Island are South Seas Island Resort, Captiva Island, J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife, Bowman's Beach, Bailey-Matthews National Shell, Sanibel Lighthouse, Lighthouse Beach Park, Gulfside City Park Beach, Sanibel Historical Museum and Village, Turner Beach, Bunche Beach, Blind Pass Beach, North Captiva Island, Tarpon Bay Beach, Alison Hagerup Beach, Sanibel Causeway, Causeway Islands Park, Dunes Golf & Tennis Club, Blind Pass, Picnic Island, San Carlos Island, Bowman's Beach Park, San Carlos Bay - Bunche Beach and more.
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