Fontainebleau, Florida facts for kids
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Fontainebleau, Florida
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Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida
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U.S. Census Bureau map showing CDP boundaries
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Miami-Dade |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.15 sq mi (10.74 km2) |
| • Land | 3.96 sq mi (10.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 59,870 |
| • Density | 15,130.15/sq mi (5,841.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
33126, 33144, 33172, 33174 (all Miami)
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| Area code(s) | 305, 786, 645 |
| FIPS code | 12-24562 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853252 |
Fontainebleau is a community in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It's part of the larger Miami metropolitan area in sunny South Florida. In 2020, about 59,870 people called Fontainebleau home. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. It is not an officially incorporated city.
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Where is Fontainebleau?
Fontainebleau is located about 10 miles (16 km) west of downtown Miami. It shares its borders with other communities. These include Sweetwater to the west, Doral to the north, and Westchester to the south.
The U.S. Census Bureau says Fontainebleau covers a total area of about 4.15 square miles (10.74 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.96 square miles (10.25 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.10 square miles (0.49 square kilometers), is water.
History of Fontainebleau
The name "Fontainebleau" comes from a very famous resort in Miami Beach, Florida. Back in 1970, the original owner of that resort, Ben Novack, had a big idea. He wanted to build his own huge community. This community would have a golf course, a resort, and homes. He planned to call it Fontainebleau Park.
However, Novack ran into money problems. The Fontainebleau Park project even played a part in his hotel being taken over by banks in 1977. Later, a company called Trafalgar Developers took over the project. They built the community and kept the "Fontainebleau" name. But when they opened it in the 1970s, they didn't mention any connection to the famous hotel.
The community of Fontainebleau Park was designed with many smaller "villages." These villages were built around two 18-hole golf courses. These golf courses are now closed and have homes built on them. The community included different types of homes. There were condominiums, apartments, single-family homes, and townhomes.
People of Fontainebleau
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 59,549 | — | |
| 2010 | 59,764 | 0.4% | |
| 2020 | 59,870 | 0.2% | |
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In 2020, the population of Fontainebleau was 59,870 people. There were 20,323 households and 14,670 families living in the area.
Fontainebleau is a very diverse community. Many different cultures and backgrounds make up its population. For example, in 2020, about 90% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino. This means people from Spanish-speaking countries or with Spanish-speaking heritage. The community also includes people who identify as White, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, and people of mixed races.
Economy and Jobs
Lennar, a large company that builds homes, has its main office in Fontainebleau. You can find their headquarters at 700 Northwest 107th Avenue.
Education in Fontainebleau
The Miami-Dade County Public Schools system runs the public schools in the Fontainebleau area.
Public Schools
There are several public elementary schools for younger students. These include:
- Charles R. Hadley Elementary School
- Seminole Elementary School
- E.W.F. Stirrup Elementary School
For middle school students, there is Ruben Dario Middle School.
Private Schools
Miami Christian School is a private school located in Fontainebleau. There was also a private school called Our Lady of Divine Providence School, run by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami, but it closed in 2009.
University Education
The Engineering Center of Florida International University is also located in Fontainebleau. This means students can study engineering right in their community.
See also
In Spanish: Fountainebleau para niños
