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Area

- Village

1.1 km² (0.4 sq mi)

- Land

1.1 km² (0.4 sq mi)

- Water

0 km² (0 sq mi) 0%

Population (2005)

- Village

2,427

- Density

2,302.8/km² (5,896.6/sq mi)

- Metro

5,422,200

Time zone

EST (UTC-5)

- Summer (DST)

EDT (UTC-4)

Zip Codes

Area code(s)

305

Website: Village of El Portal

El Portal is a village in Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA. The village name is derived from the Spanish phrase for "the gate," after two wooden gates that once stood as a gateway to the village. The population was 2,505 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 2,468.^[1] Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol kmÂ², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (â‰ˆ1,609 m) in length. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... Metronome, a public art installation showing the time in New York City The Eastern Time Zone (ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of Northern America and the west coast of South America. ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Though DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... Eastern Daylight Time or EDT is equal to: In North America, Eastern Standard Time + 1, or UTC âˆ’ 4 hours. ... âˆ’12 | âˆ’11 | âˆ’10 | âˆ’9:30 | âˆ’9 | âˆ’8 | âˆ’7 | âˆ’6 | âˆ’5 | âˆ’4 | âˆ’3:30 | âˆ’3 | âˆ’2:30 | âˆ’2 | âˆ’1 | âˆ’0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Miami-Dade County (formerly known as Dade County) is a county located in the southeastern part of the state of Florida. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami metropolitan area Area Ranked 22nd - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] kmÂ²) - Width 361 miles (582 km) - Length 447 miles (721 km) - % water 17. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...

1 History
2 Geography
3 Demographics
- 3.1 Languages
4 References
5 External links

History

El Portal is a small, diverse enclave between Miami Shores and Miami. It was incorporated on December 7, 1937, by residents eager for strict zoning that would ensure tidiness. Three small subdivisions (now neighborhoods), included Sherwood Forest, El Jardin (Spanish for "The Garden"), and El Portal -- merged into the Village of El Portal. Its borders include 91st Street on the north, 85th Street on the south, Northeast Fifth Avenue on the east and Northwest Fifth Avenue on the west. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Miami Shores is a village located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. ... This article is about the city in Florida. ... In local government, incorporation occurs when municipalities such as cities, towns, townships, villages, and boroughs become self-governing entities under the laws of the state or province in which they are located. ... is the 341st day of the year (342nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... A neighbourhood or neighborhood (see spelling differences) is a geographically localised community located within a larger city or suburb. ...

The village's name is derived from a Spanish term used to describe "The Gate," after two huge wooden gates on Northeast Second Avenue that were taken down in the 1940s.

The village was also designated as a bird sanctuary by the state for more than 50 years, which means that the birds and trees cannot be harmed in any way. A nature trail winds its way through the village. El Portal also boasts links to prehistoric Indian life at the Little River Mound, a four-foot-high, innocuous grassy knoll that is actually an ancient burial ground. The Little River Mound, located in the Sherwood Forest neighborhood, is the first archaeological site to be publicly recognized and preserved in Miami-Dade County.^[2] County slogan: Delivering Excellence Every Day Location of county in the state of Florida County Seat Miami, Florida Area - Total - Water 6,297 km² (2,431 mi²) 1,257 km² (485 mi²) 19. ...

The population was 2,505 at the 2000 census. As of 2005, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 2,427.^[3] Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...

Geography

El Portal is located at 25°51′19″N, 80°11′39″W (25.855173, -80.194168)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.1 km² (0.4 mi²), all land. 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 (â‰ˆ1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 2,505 people, 837 households, and 564 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,302.8/km² (5,896.6/mi²). There were 878 housing units at an average density of 807.1/km² (2,066.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 28.42% White, 61.36% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.80% Asian, 2.51% from other races, and 6.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.24% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... 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. ...

There were 837 households out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.2% were married couples living together, 21.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.59. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...

In the village the population was spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $39,681, and the median income for a family was $41,029. Males had a median income of $27,222 versus $22,409 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,782. About 16.3% of families and 22.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.9% of those under age 18 and 9.3% 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. ...

Languages

As of 2000, speakers of English was spoken by 51.96% of residents, while French Creole made up 23.71%, Spanish at 22.38%, French 1.07%, and Patois at 0.86% of the population.^[4] The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... Haitian Creole (Kreyòl ayisyen) is a creole language based on the French language. ... Jamaican Creole, also known as Patois/(Patwa) or simply Jamaican, is an English/African-based language --not to be confused with Jamaican English nor with the Rastafarian use of English-- used primarily on the island of Jamaica. ...

References

^ http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/tables/SUB-EST2004-04-12.xls
^ http://www.realmiamibeach.com/content/Miami.aspx
^ http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/tables/SUB-EST2005-04-12.xls
^ http://www.mla.org/map_data_results&state_id=12&county_id=&mode=place&zip=&place_id=20650&cty_id=&ll=&a=&ea=&order=r

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Village of El Portal

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El Portal Florida Resource Guide, City or community of El Portal, Florida Facts, Information, Relocation, Real Estate, ... (217 words)
	The population of El Portal is approximately 2457.
	The distance from El Portal to Washington DC is 919 miles.
	El Portal is positioned 25.85 degrees north of the equator and 80.19 degrees west of the prime meridian.

Miami-Dade County, Florida: Information from Answers.com (2001 words)
	This was made possible when Florida voters approved a constitutional amendment in 1956 that allowed the people of Dade County (as it was known then) to enact a home rule charter.
	Florida's Constitution provides for four elected officials to oversee executive and administrative functions for each county (called "Constitutional Officers"): Sheriff, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections, and Tax Collector.
	It is the only county in Florida that does not have an elected sheriff, or an agency titled "Sheriff's Office." Instead the equivalent agency is known as the Miami-Dade Police Department, and its leader is known as the Metropolitan Sheriff and Director of the Miami-Dade Police Department.

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