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Vice-Dale County - Version 17 vs Version 18
Sep 23, 2026, 09:28 AM
Replaced unsupported claims about mission density and story share with the confirmed fact that Vice City lies in the county
Sep 28, 2026, 11:49 PM
Replaced the estimated neighbouring-county directions with the road-sign evidence; removed unconfirmed positions for the airport, Hamlet and Interstate 404
11Overview22Vice-Dale County is the most populated and urbanized county in the state of Leonida. It is the primary setting for Grand Theft Auto VI, containing Vice City, and all of its surrounding districts. The county is based on Miami-Dade County, Florida, the most populous county in the real-world state of Florida and the cultural and economic heart of South Florida.44As the central county in the game's map, Vice-Dale County contains Vice City, the game's main urban setting. Rockstar has not said how the story's missions are spread across the counties.5+Vice-Dale County contains Vice City, the game's main urban setting. Rockstar has not published a county map, and it has not said how the story's missions are spread across the counties.66Real-World Inspiration88Vice-Dale County directly parallels Miami-Dade County, Florida. Miami-Dade is the most populated county in Florida, with over 2.7 million residents as of the 2020 census. It encompasses the city of Miami, Miami Beach, Hialeah, Coral Gables, and dozens of other municipalities. The name "Vice-Dale" combines the series' iconic "Vice City" branding with a nod to "Dade," preserving the recognizable connection to the real county.1010Districts and Neighborhoods1313Vice-Dale County encompasses all of Vice City's districts and neighborhoods. These range from beachfront resort areas to working-class urban cores. This reflects the socioeconomic diversity of Miami-Dade County.1515DistrictDescriptionReal-World BasisOcean BeachBeachfront tourist district with art deco architecture, nightclubs, and hotelsSouth Beach / Ocean Drive, Miami BeachLittle Cubalively Hispanic neighborhood with Latin culture, restaurants, and street lifeLittle Havana, MiamiLa PerleHaitian-American neighborhood with Caribbean culture and local businessesLittle Haiti, MiamiStockyardArts and culture district with street murals and converted warehousesWynwood, MiamiDowntownFinancial district with high-rise buildings, corporate offices, and upscale shoppingDowntown Miami / BrickellCrosstownResidential and commercial transition zone between downtown and outer suburbsOvertown, MiamiVenetian IslandsExclusive island chain with luxury mansions and waterfront propertiesVenetian Islands / Star Island, Miami BeachVice BeachBarrier island beach area containing Ocean Beach and Washington Beach, named through the Vice Beach Police Department liveryMiami BeachHamletQuiet residential suburb on the outskirts of Vice CityHomestead, FloridaWashington BeachMixed-use area blending residential and tourist activityWashington Avenue area, Miami Beach16+DistrictDescriptionReal-World BasisOcean BeachBeachfront tourist district with art deco architecture, nightclubs, and hotelsSouth Beach / Ocean Drive, Miami BeachLittle Cubalively Hispanic neighborhood with Latin culture, restaurants, and street lifeLittle Havana, MiamiLa PerleHaitian-American neighborhood with Caribbean culture and local businessesLittle Haiti, MiamiStockyardArts and culture district with street murals and converted warehousesWynwood, MiamiDowntownFinancial district with high-rise buildings, corporate offices, and upscale shoppingDowntown Miami / BrickellCrosstownResidential and commercial transition zone between downtown and outer suburbsOvertown, MiamiVenetian IslandsExclusive island chain with luxury mansions and waterfront propertiesVenetian Islands / Star Island, Miami BeachVice BeachBarrier island beach area containing Ocean Beach and Washington Beach, named through the Vice Beach Police Department liveryMiami BeachHamletTown named on a Keys Causeway sign in Trailer 2; its county is unconfirmed, and so is its distance from Vice CityHomestead, FloridaWashington BeachMixed-use area blending residential and tourist activityWashington Avenue area, Miami Beach1717Key Infrastructure1818Vice-Dale County contains the most important transportation and logistics infrastructure in Leonida.2020Vice City International Airport: The primary airport serving Vice City, located in the western part of the county. Based on Miami International Airport.VC Port: The main shipping port for Vice City, handling both commercial cargo and cruise ship operations. Based on PortMiami.I-404 Highway: A major interstate highway that connects Vice-Dale County to other counties in Leonida, running north-south through the state.Metrorail / Transit System: An elevated rail system serving the urban core, visible in trailer footage.21+Vice City International Airport: The primary airport serving Vice City; its position has not been shown. Based on Miami International Airport.VC Port: The main shipping port for Vice City, handling both commercial cargo and cruise ship operations. Based on PortMiami.I-404 Highway: A major interstate highway through Vice City; signs on it name other counties, but its full route has not been published.Metrorail / Transit System: An elevated rail system serving the urban core, visible in trailer footage.2222Neighboring Counties2424Four other county names are in circulation for Leonida. Rockstar has not published a county map, so the directions in the table below are estimates rather than confirmed geography, and the Kelly County name appears only on a Trailer 1 exit sign (around 0:51), not in Rockstar's website copy or official screenshots (checked September 23, 2026).25+Four other county names are known for Leonida: Leonard, Mariana, Kelly and Ambrosia. Rockstar has not published a county map, so which of them border Vice-Dale County is not known. Road signs give the only official hints: a northbound Interstate 97 sign in Trailer 2 lists Leonard County, and a westbound Interstate 404 exit sign in Vice City in Trailer 1 (around 0:51) appears to point toward Kelly County (checked September 29, 2026).2626CountyDirectionCharacterReal-World BasisLeonard CountyNorth / East (estimated)Suburban, residentialBroward CountyKelly CountyNorthwest (estimated)Rural, less developedCollier / Lee CountyAmbrosia CountyInland, central LeonidaRural, agriculturalHendry CountyMariana CountySouthwest (estimated)Coastal keys and islandsMonroe County (Florida Keys)2928Key Facts3029DetailInformationNameVice-Dale CountyReal-world basisMiami-Dade County, FloridaContainsVice CityPopulation rankMost densely populated county in LeonidaMajor airportVice City International AirportMajor portVC PortNotable districtsOcean Beach, Little Cuba, Downtown, Venetian Islands3231Trivia3332Miami-Dade County was originally named Dade County until 1997, when residents voted to rename it to reflect the prominence of the city of Miami. The "Vice-Dale" name similarly combines the city name with the county suffix.Vice-Dale County appears to contain the largest proportion of accessible interior locations in the game, consistent with its role as the primary urban hub.The county encompasses both the wealthiest neighborhoods in Leonida (Venetian Islands) and some of the most economically challenged areas. This reflects Miami-Dade's real-world socioeconomic contrasts.