Golden Gate, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Golden Gate, Florida
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Location in Collier County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Collier |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.11 sq mi (10.65 km2) |
| • Land | 3.90 sq mi (10.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.21 sq mi (0.53 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 25,321 |
| • Density | 6,484.25/sq mi (2,503.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
34116
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| Area code(s) | 239 |
| FIPS code | 12-26300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0283146 |
Golden Gate is a community located in Collier County, Florida, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city with its own local government. Golden Gate is about 2 miles by 2 miles in size. It has more buildings and people living close together compared to the areas around it.
In 2020, about 25,321 people lived in Golden Gate. This number was a bit higher than in 2010. Golden Gate is also part of a larger area called the Naples–Marco Island Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Exploring Golden Gate's Location
Golden Gate is found in the western part of Collier County. You can find it by looking at these map coordinates: 26°11′7″N 81°42′13″W / 26.18528°N 81.70361°W. It is located about 8 miles northeast of the city of Naples.
How Big is Golden Gate?
The total area of Golden Gate is about 4.1 square miles (10.6 km2). Most of this area is land, which is about 3.9 square miles (10.1 km2). The rest, about 0.19 square miles (0.5 km2), is water. This means that about 5.08% of Golden Gate's area is covered by water.
Understanding the Population of Golden Gate
The number of people living in Golden Gate has grown over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 14,148 | — | |
| 2000 | 20,951 | 48.1% | |
| 2010 | 23,961 | 14.4% | |
| 2020 | 25,321 | 5.7% | |
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Golden Gate's Population in 2020
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 25,321 people living in Golden Gate. There were also 7,542 households. A household means all the people living together in one home. Out of these, 5,869 were families.
Getting Around Golden Gate: Public Transport
If you need to travel around Golden Gate, you can use public transportation. The local bus system is called Collier Area Transit. They have several bus routes that serve Golden Gate. These routes include 3A, 3B, 4, and 10. They help people get to different places within the community and nearby areas.
See also
In Spanish: Golden Gate (Florida) para niños
