West Flagler facts for kids
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West Flagler
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Neighborhood of Miami
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West Flagler neighborhood within the City of Miami
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Miami-Dade County |
| City | Miami |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 31,407 |
| • Density | 11,468.2/sq mi (4,427.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-05 (EST) |
| ZIP Code |
33125, 33135
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| Area code(s) | 305, 786 |
West Flagler is a lively neighborhood located in the city of Miami, Florida. It used to be called West Little Havana. This area is divided by a main street called Flagler Street.
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About West Flagler
West Flagler is a part of Miami, a big city in the sunny state of Florida. It is known for its community feel. The neighborhood gets its name from Flagler Street, which runs right through it.
Where is West Flagler?
This neighborhood is found in the western part of Miami. It is generally located north of Tamiami Trail, also known as US 41 or South Eighth Street. To the south, it reaches North Seventh Street.
On the east side, you'll find State Road 9, which is also West 27th Avenue. To the west, the neighborhood ends near LeJeune Road, or West 42nd Avenue.
Who Lives in West Flagler?
In 2010, about 31,407 people lived in West Flagler. This means there were about 11,468 people living in every square mile. This is called population density. It tells us how crowded an area is.
Back in 2000, the neighborhood had a population of 41,012 residents. Most people living here, about 90.73%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
How West Flagler is Governed
West Flagler is part of Miami, so it is governed by leaders at different levels. These leaders help make decisions for the community.
- The City of Miami has a City Commissioner named Frank Carollo. He helps lead the city where West Flagler is located.
- Miami-Dade County also has Commissioners, Carlos A. Giménez and Bruno Barreiro. They help manage the larger county area.
- At the state level, Florida has representatives in the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida State Senate. These include Carlos Lopez-Cantera and Luis García, Jr. in the House, and Miguel Díaz de la Portilla in the Senate.
- For the entire United States, West Flagler is represented in the United States House of Representatives by Maria Elvira Salazar.
These leaders work to make sure the neighborhood and its residents have their needs met. They help with things like local services and laws.
