Viera West, Florida facts for kids
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Viera West, Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Brevard |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.24 sq mi (23.93 km2) |
| • Land | 9.11 sq mi (23.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| Elevation | 25 ft (8 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 16,688 |
| • Density | 1,832.84/sq mi (707.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-74370 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1989257 |
Viera West is a special kind of community in Brevard County, Florida, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population, but it is not officially a city or town.
In 2020, about 16,688 people lived in Viera West. This was a big jump from 2010, when only 6,641 people lived there. Viera West is part of a larger area called Viera. It is also part of the bigger Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville, Florida area.
Where is Viera West Located?
Viera West is found in Florida, near the coordinates 28°14′51″N 80°44′16″W / 28.24750°N 80.73778°W. It is located to the west of Interstate 95, a major highway.
According to government information, Viera West covers a total area of about 9.1 square miles (23.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 9.0 square miles (23.1 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Viera West?
The number of people living in Viera West has grown quite a lot. Here is how the population has changed over time:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 6,641 | — | |
| 2020 | 16,688 | 151.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
See also
In Spanish: Viera West para niños
