Andover, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Andover
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Neighborhood of Miami Gardens
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Location in the state of Florida
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| 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
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| • 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 located in Miami Gardens, Florida. It used to be called a "census-designated place." This means it was an area identified by the government for counting people, but it wasn't an official city.
In the year 2000, about 8,489 people lived in Andover. You might also find the transmitters for several Miami television stations here. These are the tall towers that send out TV signals.
Where is Andover Located?
Andover is found at these coordinates: 25°57′58″N 80°12′19″W / 25.96611°N 80.20528°W. This is a way to pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Andover covers a total area of about 4.6 square kilometers (or 1.8 square miles). Most of this area, about 4.3 square kilometers (1.7 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.3 square kilometers (0.1 square miles), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Andover has changed over time. Here's a quick look at the population counts from past U.S. Censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 6,251 | — | |
| 2000 | 8,489 | 35.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1990 2000 |
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Schools in Andover
The Miami-Dade County Public Schools system runs the public schools in this area. One of the schools located in what was formerly the census-designated place of Andover is:
- Andover Middle School
See Also
In Spanish: Andover (Florida) para niños
