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Everglades National Park
The largest subtropical wilderness in the US, a vast wetland ecosystem home to alligators and manatees.
46 km · about 55 min drive
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Florida City
Florida, United States · North America
About Florida City
Florida City sits on the route: 15 minutes from Leisure City, 46km from Everglades National Park.
Florida City is in Florida, United States, with about 13,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Leisure City, about 7 km away.
Florida City is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It is the southernmost municipality in the South Florida metropolitan area. Florida City is primarily a Miami suburb and a major agricultural area. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 13,085, up from 11,245 in 2010.
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south and west of, and is contiguous with, Homestead. Both cities suffered catastrophic damage in August 1992 when Hurricane Andrew struck South Florida.
The city originated as a land promotion named "Detroit". There were no buildings in the area when the first thirty families arrived in 1910, and they had to stay in Homestead until their houses could be built. The name was changed to "Florida City" when the town incorporated in 1914. It has a small historic area, but much of the city is hotels and other tourist facilities.
The city is at the eastern end of the only road running through the Everglades National Park, which terminates at Flamingo. Florida City is the southernmost city in the United States which is not on an island. It is also the last stop on the mainland north of the Florida Keys. The southern terminus of the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike where it ends at its junction with U.S. 1 is located in Florida City. Homestead is immediately north and east of Florida City, and these two cities comprise the greater Homestead-Florida City area. Some of the notable unincorporated communities in the area are Redland, Leisure City, Naranja, and Princeton.
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What is there to see near Florida City?
Within an hour or so of Florida City: Everglades National Park (46 km), South Beach (51 km).
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The nearest famous roads are Overseas Highway.
Where is Florida City?
Florida City is in Florida, United States, about 7 km from Leisure City.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 13,085
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Florida
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 25.4479, -80.4792
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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South Beach
Miami's glamorous Art Deco-lined beach famous for its turquoise waters, white sand, and vibrant nightlife scene.
51 km · about 60 min drive
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