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Daphne is a city in Baldwin County, Alabama on the eastern shoreline of Mobile Bay just off I-10: 11 miles east of Mobile, 45 miles west of Pensacola, Florida and 150 miles southwest of Montgomery, the State Capital. As of the 2000 census, the population of the city is 16,581.

Daphne is located at 30.631289, -87.886440. It is one of three cities that are collectively known as "The Eastern Shore" by locals. They are Spanish Fort to the north, Daphne in the center and Fairhope to the south.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 36.5 km² (14.1 mi²). 34.9 km² (13.5 mi²) of it is land and 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²) of it (4.47%) is water.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males.

Recreation
Daphne is served by seven public parks, the largest of which are:

Trione Park is a large multifield sports complex.
Lott Park is an older, multi-field baseball and tennis park.
Centennial Park is a small children's play park.
May Day Park includes a large playground for young children, a boat launch into Mobile Bay and a pier.
Bay Front Park is a small drive up park that fronts on the bay and includes an elevated hall for parties and receptions, business meetings, etc. Gator Alley Boardwalk winds through the estuary and ends at a small pier.

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