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Naranja, 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 | 1.68 sq mi (4.36 km2) |
| • Land | 1.50 sq mi (3.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.18 sq mi (0.48 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 13,509 |
| • Density | 9,012.01/sq mi (3,480.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
33032, 33092
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| Area code(s) | 305, 786, 645 |
| FIPS code | 12-47700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0287532 |
Naranja is a community in Miami-Dade County, Florida, in the United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the government for statistics, but it's not an official city.
The name "Naranja" comes from the Spanish word for "orange." This is because there used to be many orange groves in the area. Local people usually say "Na-Ran-Jah" when they pronounce the name. Naranja was also a stop on the Florida East Coast Railroad a long time ago.
It is part of the larger Miami metropolitan area in South Florida. In 2020, about 13,509 people lived there. This was a big increase from 8,303 people in 2010.
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Location and Size
Naranja is located about 25 miles southwest of downtown Miami. It shares borders with Princeton to the north and east, and Leisure City to the south. The city of Homestead is about 5 miles to the southwest.
Major roads near Naranja include U.S. Route 1, also known as Dixie Highway. The Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike also runs near the community.
The Naranja CDP covers a total area of about 1.7 square miles (4.36 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.5 square miles (3.88 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.48 square kilometers), is water.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Naranja has changed over the years:
- 1960: 2,309 people
- 1990: 5,790 people
- 2000: 4,034 people
- 2010: 8,303 people
- 2020: 13,509 people
Who Lives in Naranja?
The 2020 United States census showed that 13,509 people lived in Naranja. There were 3,365 households and 2,798 families.
Many different groups of people live in Naranja. In 2020, about 60% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. Other groups included Black or African American people (about 30%) and White people (about 5%).
Schools in Naranja
Public schools in the Naranja area are managed by Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
- Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School: This school opened in 1976 and serves the Naranja community.
- Coconut Palm K-8 Academy: This school replaced the old Naranja Elementary School. It is located about 3 miles from the original site.
- Miami Macarthur Educational Center: This is an alternative school for students in grades 6-12. It has about 107 students and a small class size, with about 5 students for every teacher. The school focuses on helping students improve their math and reading skills.
Famous People from Naranja
- Jamal Carter (born 1994): He is an American football player.
See also
In Spanish: Naranja (Florida) para niños
