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City of Doral, Florida
Aerial view of western Doral
Aerial view of western Doral
Official seal of City of Doral, Florida
Seal
Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida
Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida
U.S. Census Bureau map showing city limits
U.S. Census Bureau map showing city limits
Coordinates: 25°48′29.32″N 80°21′11.96″W / 25.8081444, -80.3533222
Country Flag of the United States United States
State Flag of Florida Florida
County  Miami-Dade
Incorporated June 24, 2003
Government
 - Mayor Juan Carlos Bermudez
Area
 - CDP 13.6 sq mi (35.3 km²)
 - Land 13.2 sq mi (13.2 km²)
 - Water 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)  3.52%
Elevation ft (1 m)
Population (2005)
 - CDP 21,895
 - Density 1,552.6/sq mi (599.6/km²)
 - Metro 5,422,200
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
Zip Codes 33178
Area code(s) 305
FIPS code 12-17935[1]
GNIS feature ID 1867137[2]
For all the right reasons...
Website: http://www.cityofdoral-fl.gov/

The City of Doral is a city located in north-central Miami-Dade County, Florida, west of Miami International Airport; Doral is a suburb of Miami, Florida. The City of Doral takes its name from the famous golf and spa resort located within its municipal boundaries. The Doral Golf Resort & Spa was originally built by Doris and Alfred Kaskel, who coined "Doral" by combining their names. The City of Doral was incorporated along with Miami Gardens in 2003. As of the 2000 census, the population was 20,438. According to the 2005 U.S. Census estimates, the city had a population of 21,895.[3] For a city of its size, Doral has a large number of shops, financial institutions and businesses, especially importers and exporters, primarily because of its proximity to the Miami International Airport. 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[edit] Geography

Doral is located at 25°48′29″N, 80°21′12″W (25.808145, -80.353322).[5]


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 35.3 km² (13.6 mi²). 34.1 km² (13.2 mi²) of it is land and 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²) of it (3.52%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


[edit] Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 20,438 people, 7,692 households, and 5,492 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 599.6/km² (1,552.6/mi²). There were 9,186 housing units at an average density of 269.5/km² (697.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 84.02% White (24% were Non-Hispanic White,)[6] 2.66% African American, 0.07% Native American, 5.08% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 4.36% from other races, and 3.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 67.44% of the population. Doral is the most Venezuelan city in the United States, at 8.22% Venezuelan.[7] Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (Spanish: República Bolivariana de Venezuela)1 is a country in northern South America. ...


There were 7,692 households out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 1.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.12. Matrimony redirects here. ...


In the CDP the population was spread out with 25.1% under the age of 18, 7.7% fron 18 to 24, 43.6% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 4.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.


The median income for a household in the CDP was $53,060, and the median income for a family was $57,193. Males had a median income of $46,324 versus $32,827 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $27,705. About 9.5% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.8% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


As of 2000, speakers of Spanish as a first language accounted for 74.50%, while English comprised of 16.15%, Portuguese was spoken by 5.02%, Chinese made up 0.97%, Tamil was at 0.64%, Japanese at 0.52%, and Arabic was the mother tongue for 0.50% of the population.[8] “Native Language” redirects here. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... Tamil ( ; IPA ) is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamils in India and Sri Lanka, with smaller communities of speakers in many other countries. ... Arabic redirects here. ... First language (native language, mother tongue, or vernacular) is the language a person learns first. ...


As of 2000, Doral had the highest percentage of Venezuelans residents in the US, with 8.22% of the populace (Weston was the second highest, with 4.10% of the populace.)[7] It had the thirty-third highest percentage of Cuban residents in the US, at 15.20% of the city's population,[9] and the sixth highest percentage of Colombian residents in the US, at 8.71% of the it's population.[10] It also had the tenth most Peruvians in the US, at 2.95%,[11] while it had the forty-eighth highest percentage of Dominicans, at 2.64% of all residents.[12] It had the thirteenth highest concentration of Brazilians, with 2.50% of the city (tied with Newark, NJ and Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts.)[13] Doral's Nicaraguan community had the twenty-sixth highest percentage of residents, which comprised 1.69% of the population.[14] It's also home to the fifty-first highest percentage of Ecuadorian residents, which made up 1.18% of the population.[15] ]]Location of Weston, Broward County, Florida]] Coordinates: , Country State County Broward Incorporated (city) 1996 Government  - Type Commission-Manager  - Mayor Eric M. Hersh  - City Manager John R. Flint Area [1]  - City 26. ... Nickname: Map of Newark in Essex County Coordinates: , Country State County Essex Founded/Incorporated 1666/1836 Government  - Mayor Cory Booker, term of office 2006–2010 Area [1]  - Total 26. ... Location in Massachusetts Coordinates: , Country State County Dukes County Settled 1642 Incorporated 1880 Government  - Type Open town meeting Area  - Town  26. ...


[edit] Transportation

The Doral City Trolley getting serviced.
The Doral City Trolley getting serviced.

Although Miami-Dade County Transportation does service the Doral area, it does not service inner Doral. Therefore, in February of 2008, the City of Doral began a pilot program for a new form of transportation for residents, the Doral Trolley. With stops all over the city, the trolley runs all the way from Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School to the city limit at NW 87 Ave. It services all Doral area public schools (with the exception of Doral Academy Charter School) and many businesses and retail locations in the city.


[edit] Media

The City of Doral, FL is served by the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale market, for local radio and Television. The City of Doral, has its own newspaper, The Doral Tribune, a bi-lingual newspaper, published monthly which is part of Miami's Community Newspapers, the Voice of the Community.


[edit] Education

Doral is a part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system. Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is a public school district serving Miami-Dade County, Florida. ...


Residents are zoned to the following education facilities:[16]


Public Schools (MDCPS Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is a public school district serving Miami-Dade County, Florida. ...

Charter Schools Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center is a K-8 Center located at 5950 NW 114 Avenue, in Doral, Florida; its principal is Mayra B. Falcon. ... Doral Middle School is a secondary school located at 5005 NW 112 Avenue, in Doral, Florida; its principal is Tatiana De Miranda. ... Miami Springs High School is a secondary school located at 751 Dove Avenue in Miami Springs, Florida; its principal is Rafael A. Villalobos. ... Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School is a secondary school located at 8600 NW 107 Avenue, in Doral, Florida; its principal is Douglas P. Rodriguez. ...

Private School

  • Divine Savior School

University

The Carlos Albizu University (CAU) is a private non-profit university offering undergraduate and graduate studies in psychology, business, and education. ... Miami Dade College is one of Floridas public community colleges, located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. ...

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