Atlantis, Florida facts for kids
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Atlantis, Florida
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| City of Atlantis | ||
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Location of Atlantis in Palm Beach County, Florida.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Florida | |
| County | Palm Beach | |
| Incorporated | June 19, 1959 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Council-Manager | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.40 sq mi (3.63 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.36 sq mi (3.53 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) | |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,142 | |
| • Density | 1,572.69/sq mi (607.01/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
33462
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| Area code(s) | 561, 728 | |
| FIPS code | 12-02500 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0302714 | |
| Website | https://www.atlantisfl.gov/ | |
Atlantis is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area in South Florida. In 2020, the city had a population of 2,142 people.
History of Atlantis
The story of Atlantis began with a ranch called Mulberry Farms. This ranch was owned by Philip D. Lewis, who was a state senator in Florida. His company, Mission Company, raised a type of cattle called Brahman cattle on the land.
In 1958, two real estate developers, Nathan Hunt and Paul Kintz, bought the land. They started building a special community with a golf course and a country club. This community was designed to be a gated community, meaning it has controlled entrances.
The residential area, along with a small part for shops, officially became a city on June 19, 1959. The first city council was chosen. James Kintz became the mayor, and Nathan Hunt was the vice mayor. Paul Kintz, Marjorie Hunt, and William Blakeslee were the council members.
Geography of Atlantis
The City of Atlantis is located in the eastern central part of Palm Beach County. Its exact location is at 26 degrees 35 minutes 36 seconds North and 80 degrees 6 minutes 16 seconds West.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 1.4 square miles (3.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.4 square miles (3.5 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
Atlantis is bordered by the Lake Worth Drainage (L-14) Canal to the north. Lantana Road is to the south. To the west, you'll find Military Trail, and to the east is Congress Avenue.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 2 | — | |
| 1970 | 425 | 21,150.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,325 | 211.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,653 | 24.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,005 | 21.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,005 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,142 | 6.8% | |
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The city's population has grown over the years. In 1960, only 2 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 2,142 people.
In 2020, there were 2,142 people living in Atlantis. These people lived in 845 households, and 517 of these were families. In 2010, there were 2,005 people, 898 households, and 576 families.
Economy
Atlantis is home to JFK Medical Center. This hospital is the largest employer in the city. It provides many jobs for the people living in Atlantis and the surrounding areas.
See also
In Spanish: Atlantis (Florida) para niños
