Captiva, Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida, US.
Situated along the Gulf Coast at one meter above sea level, Captiva extends as an unincorporated community with residential and commercial sections.
The United States Census Bureau established Captiva's designation during the nationwide implementation of census-designated places classification system in 1980.
The community maintains statistical records through federal census data collection, contributing to demographic studies and regional development patterns in Southwest Florida.
Local services and regulations in Captiva operate without a formal municipal government structure, falling under Lee County administration for essential operations.
The geographical coordinates at 26.518056 latitude and -82.191111 longitude position Captiva within an unincorporated territory along Florida's western shoreline.
Location: Lee County
Elevation above the sea: 1 m
GPS coordinates: 26.51806,-82.19111
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:54
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