About Miami, Florida
Miami is the seat of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and one of the most culturally diverse cities in the United States. It is a global center for finance, commerce, culture, and international trade. Miami spans the Magic City, Miami Beach, Brickell financial district, Wynwood arts district, Little Havana, and Coral Gables.
Quick facts
- Home to PortMiami, the world's largest cruise port
- Brickell is one of the largest concentrations of international banks in the US
- Wynwood Walls is a globally recognized outdoor street-art destination
- Little Havana is the heart of Cuban-American culture in the US
Geography
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- State
- Florida
- Coordinates
- 25.7617° N, -80.1918° W
- Founded
- 1896
- Population (approx.)
- 442,241
What The Miami covers
- Miami FL news
- Miami-Dade County
- Miami Beach
- Brickell
- Wynwood
- South Florida
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Miami?
- Miami is located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, at approximately 25.7617° N, -80.1918° W.
- What is the population of Miami?
- Miami has an approximate population of 442,241.
- When was Miami founded?
- Miami was founded in 1896.
- What school districts serve Miami?
- See our The Miami /schools page for the current list of districts and campuses covering Miami.
- What are the major neighborhoods in Miami?
- See our The Miami /neighborhoods page for the full list and per-neighborhood coverage.
- How do I report local news from Miami?
- Email editor@nexcom.media or use the contact form at https://themiami.org/contact.
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