Malabar, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Malabar, Florida
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| Town of Malabar | ||
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Location in Brevard County and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Florida | |
| County | Brevard | |
| Incorporated | 1962 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor–Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 13.27 sq mi (34.36 km2) | |
| • Land | 10.69 sq mi (27.70 km2) | |
| • Water | 2.57 sq mi (6.66 km2) | |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,949 | |
| • Density | 275.76/sq mi (106.47/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
32950
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| Area code(s) | 321 | |
| FIPS code | 12-42625 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0286324 | |
Malabar is a small town located in Brevard County, Florida. It's part of a larger area that includes the cities of Palm Bay, Melbourne, and Titusville, Florida. This larger area is sometimes called a "Metropolitan Statistical Area," which just means it's a region with a big city and its surrounding communities that are closely connected.
In 2020, the town had a population of 2,949 people. This was a bit more than the 2,757 people who lived there in 2010. Malabar officially became a town in 1962.
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Where is Malabar Located?
Malabar is found in the state of Florida, in the United States. It is located at coordinates 27°59′39″N 80°34′53″W / 27.994286°N 80.581266°W.
The town covers a total area of about 13.2 square miles (34.36 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 10.6 square miles (27.70 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 2.6 square miles (6.66 square kilometers), is water.
Malabar's Climate
Malabar has a climate that is known for its hot and humid summers. The winters are generally mild, meaning they are not too cold. Sometimes, it can get a little cool.
This type of weather is called a "humid subtropical climate." It means the area gets a lot of rain throughout the year, and the temperatures are usually warm.
| Climate data for Malabar, FL | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 89 (32) |
91 (33) |
93 (34) |
97 (36) |
99 (37) |
101 (38) |
102 (39) |
101 (38) |
98 (37) |
96 (36) |
91 (33) |
93 (34) |
102 (39) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 71 (22) |
74 (23) |
77 (25) |
81 (27) |
86 (30) |
89 (32) |
91 (33) |
91 (33) |
88 (31) |
84 (29) |
79 (26) |
73 (23) |
82 (28) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 49 (9) |
52 (11) |
55 (13) |
60 (16) |
67 (19) |
72 (22) |
73 (23) |
73 (23) |
73 (23) |
68 (20) |
60 (16) |
53 (12) |
63 (17) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 17 (−8) |
27 (−3) |
25 (−4) |
35 (2) |
47 (8) |
55 (13) |
60 (16) |
60 (16) |
57 (14) |
41 (5) |
30 (−1) |
21 (−6) |
17 (−8) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.27 (58) |
2.63 (67) |
3.28 (83) |
2.13 (54) |
3.29 (84) |
6.71 (170) |
5.96 (151) |
7.68 (195) |
7.64 (194) |
5.06 (129) |
2.88 (73) |
2.57 (65) |
52.10 (1,323) |
Who Lives in Malabar?
The number of people living in Malabar has grown over the years. Here's a quick look at the population changes:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 634 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,118 | 76.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,977 | 76.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,622 | 32.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,757 | 5.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,949 | 7.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, there were 2,949 people living in Malabar. These people made up 1,380 households, and 947 of these were families.
Important Roads in Malabar
Several roads help people get around Malabar and to other nearby towns.
Malabar Road (Florida State Road 514)
This road is a main way to travel to Palm Bay and other areas nearby.
Weber Road
You can use Weber Road to go to Grant-Valkaria, Florida.
Corey Road
This is another route that also leads to Grant-Valkaria, Florida.
Atz Road
Atz Road connects from the west side of Weber Road, goes through Corey Road, and continues to LaCourt Lane.
Hall Road
Hall Road also starts west of Weber Road, goes through Corey Road, and then connects to Marie Street.
See also
In Spanish: Malabar (Florida) para niños
