Tropic, Florida facts for kids

Tropic, also known as “The Trops,” is a small area in Brevard County, Florida, in the United States. It is located at the very southern tip of Merritt Island. During the 1950s and 1960s, a time called the "Space Age," Tropic became part of the larger area known as Merritt Island. This means it is now counted as part of Merritt Island for official purposes. You can reach this part of Merritt Island by using County Road 3, also known as South Tropical Trail, and the Mather's Bridge.

Exploring Tropic's Location

Tropic is found at a specific point on the map: 28 degrees, 8 minutes, 55 seconds North and 80 degrees, 36 minutes, 25 seconds West. This helps us pinpoint its exact spot on Earth.

Places Around Tropic

Tropic is surrounded by several interesting places and bodies of water:

• To the north, you'll find Lotus .
• To the south, there's the Indian River .
• To the east, across the water, are towns like Indian Harbor Beach, Satellite Beach, and South Patrick Shores. The Banana River is also to the east .
• To the west, you'll find more of the Indian River, along with Palm Shores, Sherman Park, and Melbourne .