North Miami

Florida, United States

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North Miami is a city located in southeastern Florida, within the United States. Situated on Biscayne Bay, it is part of the larger urban concentration known as Greater Miami. This area is recognized as a significant transportation and business hub, as well as a popular resort destination. North Miami is one of several municipalities that collectively form the southern part of Florida's "Gold Coast". The city had a population of 58,786 according to Merriam-Webster.12

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Gables, Hialeah, North Miami, and many smaller municipalities and unincorporated areas; together, these make up the southern section of Florida’s “Gold Coast.” Area city, 35 square miles (91 square km). Pop. (2010) 399,457; Miami–Miami Beach–Kendall Metro Division, 2,496,435; (2020) 442,241; Miami–Miami Beach–Kendall Metro Division, 2,701,767.
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Gables, Hialeah, North Miami, and many smaller municipalities and unincorporated areas; together, these make up the southern section of Florida’s “Gold Coast.” Area city, 35 square miles (91 square km). Pop. (2010) 399,457; Miami–Miami Beach–Kendall Metro Division, 2,496,435; (2020) 442,241; Miami–Miami Beach–Kendall Metro Division, 2,701,767.
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