Lake Wales
A community guide to Lake Wales in Florida, los Estados Unidos.
- Population
- 15,541 residents
- Region
- Florida
- Country
- los Estados Unidos
- Coordinates
- 27.9014, -81.5859
Geography and location
Lake Wales sits at approximate coordinates 27.9014 latitude and -81.5859 longitude within Florida. The terrain and natural features around Lake Wales reflect those typical of its part of los Estados Unidos, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Florida road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Community and amenities
Lake Wales offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Florida: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Lake Wales's residents. Visitors passing through Lake Wales encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Getting there
Reaching Lake Wales typically involves the regional road network of Florida or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse los Estados Unidos. Local routes link Lake Wales to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Florida. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Lake Wales.