Dania Beach, Florida facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dania Beach, Florida
City
City of Dania Beach
Dania Jai Alai in The Casino @ Dania Beach
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Nickname(s):  "The Antique Capital of the South"
Motto(s):  "Broward's First City" "Sea it. Live it. Love it."
Location of Dania Beach in Broward County, Florida
City boundaries prior to 2001 annexation
Country	United States
State	Florida
County	Broward
Settled (Modello)	c. 1898–1899
Incorporated (Town of Dania)	November 30, 1904
Incorporated (City of Dania)	June 06, 1927
Incorporated (City of Dania Beach)	November 03, 1998
Government
• Type	Commission-Manager
Area
• Total	8.35 sq mi (21.62 km2)
• Land	7.83 sq mi (20.28 km2)
• Water	0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2)  3.04%
Elevation	9 ft (3 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	31,723
• Density	4,051.47/sq mi (1,564.23/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	33004
Area code(s)	754, 954
FIPS code	12-16335
GNIS feature ID	0281279

Dania Beach is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. It used to be called Dania until 1998. This city is part of the larger Miami metropolitan area. In 2020, about 31,723 people lived there.

Dania Beach is famous for having one of the biggest jai alai courts in the U.S., called The Casino @ Dania Beach. Jai alai is a fast-paced sport similar to handball. The city was also home to two fun amusement centers in the past: Boomers! (which had a roller coaster called the Dania Beach Hurricane) and Pirates World amusement park. Today, Dania Beach is also where you can find the International Game Fish Association Hall of Fame and Museum.

History of Dania Beach

The area that is now Dania Beach started as a small neighborhood called Modello in the late 1800s.

How Dania Beach Got Its Name

In November 1904, the area officially became the "Town of Dania." Most of the 35 people living there at the time were farmers from Denmark. This is why they chose the name "Dania."

Changes to the City's Borders

On January 4, 1926, the people of Dania voted to join the nearby City of Hollywood. However, after a big hurricane hit Miami in September 1926, Hollywood faced many problems. Because of this, most of Dania decided to leave Hollywood and become its own city again. The parts of Dania that stayed with Hollywood are why Dania Beach's city limits are not all connected today.

In November 1998, the "City of Dania" officially changed its name to "City of Dania Beach." Even with the new name, many people still just call it "Dania." In 2001, the city grew bigger by adding several areas of Broward County that were not part of any city. This added about 3,600 more people to Dania Beach.

From Tomatoes to Antiques

Dania Beach was once known as the "Tomato Capital of the World" because of its many farms. As the city grew and became more urban, it changed its focus. It then became known as the "Antique Capital of the South." This is because many antique shops opened in downtown Dania Beach, especially along Federal Highway, which is now called the city's "Antique Row."

Geography of Dania Beach

Dania Beach is located in Florida, near the Atlantic Ocean. The city covers about 21.6 square kilometers (8.3 square miles) of land and water. About 3% of this area is covered by water.

Neighboring Cities

Dania Beach has several neighbors. To the north is Fort Lauderdale. To the south is Hollywood. To the east, you'll find Hollywood and the Atlantic Ocean. To the west are Davie and the Hollywood Seminole Indian Reservation.

Dania Beach is also very close to the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

Climate in Dania Beach

Dania Beach has a tropical climate. This means it's warm all year round, similar to places in the Caribbean. It's one of the few places in the United States that has this kind of weather. The climate is often described as a tropical rainforest climate or a tropical monsoon climate.

Population of Dania Beach

Dania Beach has grown quite a bit over the years. In 1910, only 369 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 31,723 people.

Who Lives in Dania Beach?

In 2020, there were 31,723 people living in Dania Beach. There were 12,234 households, which are groups of people living together. About 7,560 of these were families. The city is home to people from many different backgrounds.

Economy of Dania Beach

Dania Beach is home to the headquarters of several companies.

Companies in Dania Beach

• Sun Air International, an airline, has its main office here.
• American Maritime Officers, a union for maritime workers, is also headquartered in Dania Beach.
• Alec Bradley Cigar Co. and Chewy.com, an online pet supply store, also have their main offices in the city.

In the past, other airlines like Carnival Air Lines and Gulfstream International Airlines also had their headquarters in Dania Beach.

Education in Dania Beach

Public schools in Dania Beach are managed by the Broward County Public Schools.

Local Schools

• Elementary Schools: Collins Elementary School and Dania Elementary School.
• Middle School: Olsen Middle School.
• High School: Students in Dania Beach attend South Broward High School, which is located in neighboring Hollywood, Florida.

Media in Dania Beach

Dania Beach is part of a large media market that includes Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Hollywood. This means residents can access many radio and television stations.

Newspapers

The main daily newspapers for the area are the South Florida-Sun Sentinel and The Miami Herald. There are also Spanish-language versions of these newspapers: El Sentinel and El Nuevo Herald.

Transportation in Dania Beach

Getting around Dania Beach and the surrounding areas is made easier by different transportation options.

Public Transport

• Train: The city is served by the Fort Lauderdale Airport station, which is part of the Tri-Rail system.
• Buses: Several Broward County Transit buses also serve the area, helping people get around the city and to nearby towns.

Images for kids

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  Population growth of Dania Beach from 1910 to 2020.

See also

In Spanish: Dania Beach para niños