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Andover
Neighborhood of Miami Gardens
Location in the state of Florida
Location in the state of Florida
Country United States
State Florida
County Miami-Dade
City Miami Gardens
Area
 • Total 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km2)
 • Land 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km2)
 • Water 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total 8,489
 • Density 5,064.4/sq mi (1,955.4/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code 12-01315

Andover is a neighborhood in Miami Gardens, Florida. It was formerly a census-designated place. The population was 8,489 at the 2000 census. Transmitters for several Miami television stations are located in Andover.

Geography

Andover is located at 25°57′58″N 80°12′19″W / 25.96611°N 80.20528°W / 25.96611; -80.20528 (25.966019, -80.205193).

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.6 km2 (1.8 sq mi). 4.4 km2 (1.7 sq mi) of it is land and 0.3 km2 (0.12 sq mi) of it (6.15%) is water.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1990 6,251
2000 8,489 35.8%
U.S. Decennial Census
1990 2000

Education

Miami-Dade County Public Schools operates public schools in the area. Schools in the former CDP include:

  • Andover Middle School

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Andover (Florida) para niños

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