Lantana, Florida facts for kids
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Lantana, Florida
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| Town of Lantana | ||
Aerial view of Lantana and South Palm Beach
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Location of Lantana in Palm Beach County
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Florida |
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| County |  Palm Beach |
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| Settled (Armed Occupation Act Settlement) | c. 1842 | |
| Settled (Lyman Point Settlement) | c. 1884–September 21, 1888 | |
| Settled (Lantana Point Settlement) | September 22, 1888–1891 | |
| Platted (Lantana Settlement) | 1892–July 19, 1921 | |
| Incorporated (Town of Lantana) | July 20, 1921 | |
| Named for | Abundant Lantana flowering plants growing wild in the town | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Council-Manager | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.97 sq mi (7.69 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.37 sq mi (6.13 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.60 sq mi (1.56 km2) | |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 11,504 | |
| • Density | 4,860.16/sq mi (1,876.77/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 | 12-39375 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0285344 | |
| Website | Lantana official website: https://www.lantana.org/ | |
Lantana is a town located in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. It's about 37 miles (60 km) north of Fort Lauderdale and 62 miles (100 km) north of Miami. This town is part of the larger Miami metropolitan area in South Florida. In 2020, about 11,504 people lived there.
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History of Lantana
Early Settlers and Naming
The first people to settle in this area arrived around 1842. This was after a law called the Armed Occupation Act was passed. The M.B. Lyman family is often given credit for starting the town. They arrived in 1888.
Within a year, the Lyman family opened several businesses. These included a general store, an Indian Trading Post, and a post office. As the postmaster, Mr. Lyman named the post office "Lantana Point." He chose this name because many wild Lantana plants grew in the area. Later, the word "Point" was dropped from the name.
Growth and Incorporation
One of the Lyman family's other businesses was the Lantana Fish Company. In the early 1900s, collecting and selling oysters became the town's main business.
The Town of Lantana officially became a town on July 20, 1921. Only 22 residents voted in the very first election. When it was first formed, Lantana covered about one square mile and had 100 residents.
Modern Development
After World War II, Lantana, like many other places in South Florida, saw a huge increase in building. This growth continues even today.
Interstate 95, a major highway, was finished through Lantana in the mid-1970s. This brought a lot of new businesses and commercial buildings to the town.
The Christmas Tree Tradition
From 1974 to 1988, Lantana was famous for hosting the world's largest decorated Christmas tree. Each year, a giant tree was brought by train from the Pacific Northwest. It was set up on the grounds of the National Enquirer newspaper office.
Many visitors came every night to see the tree. It became one of the most popular holiday events in South Florida. This yearly celebration ended in 1989. This happened after the National Enquirer was sold following the death of its founder, Generoso Pope Jr.
Geography
Lantana is located at coordinates 26°34′58″N 80°3′27″W.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 2.9 square miles (7.5 km2) in total. Of this, about 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2) is land. The remaining 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2), or about 21.31%, is water.
Climate
Lantana has a tropical climate. This means it's warm or hot for most of the year. Frost is very rare here.
The town has two main seasons:
- A mild and dry winter (from November to April).
- A hot and wet summer (from May to October).
During the hot season, daily thunderstorms are common, but they usually don't last long. Lantana is home to many kinds of tropical vegetation. You can see a variety of plants, trees, and flowers throughout South Florida and in the town itself. This includes the lantana flower, which the town is named after.
| Climate data for Lantana, Florida | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 89 (32) |
90 (32) |
95 (35) |
99 (37) |
99 (37) |
100 (38) |
101 (38) |
99 (37) |
97 (36) |
95 (35) |
92 (33) |
90 (32) |
101 (38) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 75 (24) |
77 (25) |
79 (26) |
82 (28) |
86 (30) |
89 (32) |
90 (32) |
90 (32) |
88 (31) |
85 (29) |
80 (27) |
76 (24) |
83 (28) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 57 (14) |
59 (15) |
62 (17) |
66 (19) |
71 (22) |
74 (23) |
76 (24) |
76 (24) |
75 (24) |
72 (22) |
66 (19) |
60 (16) |
68 (20) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 26 (−3) |
27 (−3) |
26 (−3) |
38 (3) |
45 (7) |
60 (16) |
64 (18) |
65 (18) |
61 (16) |
46 (8) |
36 (2) |
24 (−4) |
24 (−4) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.13 (80) |
2.94 (75) |
4.59 (117) |
3.66 (93) |
4.51 (115) |
8.30 (211) |
5.76 (146) |
7.95 (202) |
8.35 (212) |
5.13 (130) |
4.75 (121) |
3.38 (86) |
62.45 (1,588) |
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Demographics
Demographics is the study of populations. It looks at things like how many people live somewhere, their ages, and their backgrounds.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 188 | — | |
| 1940 | 234 | 24.5% | |
| 1950 | 773 | 230.3% | |
| 1960 | 5,021 | 549.5% | |
| 1970 | 7,126 | 41.9% | |
| 1980 | 8,048 | 12.9% | |
| 1990 | 8,392 | 4.3% | |
| 2000 | 9,437 | 12.5% | |
| 2010 | 10,423 | 10.4% | |
| 2020 | 11,504 | 10.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 Census Information
In the 2020 United States census, Lantana had 11,504 people. There were 5,038 households and 2,556 families living in the town.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 5,701 | 49.56% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 2,755 | 23.95% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 18 | 0.16% |
| Asian (NH) | 192 | 1.67% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 6 | 0.05% |
| Some other race (NH) | 95 | 0.83% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 377 | 3.28% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2,360 | 20.51% |
| Total | 11,504 |
2010 Census Information
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 10,423 people living in Lantana. There were 4,164 households and 2,128 families.
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| 2010 Census | Lantana | Palm Beach County | Florida |
| Total population | 10,423 | 1,320,134 | 18,801,310 |
| Population, percent change, 2000 to 2010 | +10.4% | +16.7% | +17.6% |
| Population density | 4,547.8/sq mi | 670.2/sq mi | 350.6/sq mi |
| White or Caucasian (including White Hispanic) | 69.3% | 73.5% | 75.0% |
| (Non-Hispanic White or Caucasian) | 56.3% | 60.1% | 57.9% |
| Black or African-American | 22.0% | 17.3% | 16.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 18.6% | 19.0% | 22.5% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Two or more races (Multiracial) | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Some Other Race | 1.9% | 3.9% | 3.6% |
Culture
Lantana was once the main office for the National Enquirer newspaper. This was during the 1970s and much of the 1980s.
The Town of Lantana has its own public library. As of 2020, it has more than 24,000 books. There's also the Lantana Road Library, which is part of the larger Palm Beach County Library System.
Education
Lantana has several schools for students of all ages.
Public Elementary Schools
- Lantana Elementary School
- Starlight Cove Elementary School
- Barton Elementary School
Public Middle Schools
- Lantana Community Middle School
Public High School
- Santaluces Community High School
Public Charter School
- Palm Beach Maritime Academy (for students in grades K–12)
Special Needs School
- Royal Palm School (for students in grades K–12)
Religion
Lantana is home to several different churches and religious centers:
- First Baptist Church ("FBC Lantana") is a Southern Baptist Church located at 1126 West Lantana Road.
- Holy Spirit Catholic Church is a Catholic church located at 1000 West Lantana Road.
- Living Word Church is a non denominational church located at 2116 West Lantana Road.
- Maranatha Bible Church is a non-denominational church located at 900 South Broadway.
- Holy Guardian Anglican Church is an Episcopalian church located at 1325 Cardinal Lane.
- Chabad of South Palm Beach is a Chabad house for Orthodox Judaism and Jewish community life. It is located at 224 South Ocean Boulevard.
Sister Cities
Lantana has one sister city:
Lapua, Finland
Notable People
Here are some well-known people who have connections to Lantana:
- Artine Artinian, a scholar of literature
- Lori Berman, a member of the Florida State Senate
- Clifford L. Linedecker, an author
- Kathleen Ridder, a philanthropist, educator, writer, and activist for women's equality
- Paul Shannon, a radio announcer
Images for kids
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Aerial view of Lantana and South Palm Beach
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Seal of Lantana, Florida
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Location of Lantana in Palm Beach County
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Flag of Palm Beach County, Florida
See also
In Spanish: Lantana (Florida) para niños
