Westwood Lakes, Florida facts for kids
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Westwood Lakes, 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 | 1.80 sq mi (4.68 km2) |
| • Land | 1.66 sq mi (4.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,373 |
| • Density | 6,859.47/sq mi (2,648.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
33165 (Miami)
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| Area code(s) | 305, 786, 645 |
| FIPS code | 12-77075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0293159 |
Westwood Lakes is a community in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area with a name and a population, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. It is part of the larger Miami metropolitan area in South Florida. In 2020, about 11,373 people lived there.
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Where is Westwood Lakes?
Westwood Lakes is located about 13 miles (21 km) west of downtown Miami. You can find it at these coordinates: 25°43′26″N 80°22′8″W / 25.72389°N 80.36889°W.
It has several neighbors around it:
- To the north is Westchester, Florida.
- To the east is Olympia Heights, Florida.
- To the south is Sunset, Florida.
- To the west is Kendale Lakes, Florida.
The total area of Westwood Lakes is about 1.8 square miles (4.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Westwood Lakes has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census reports:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 22,517 | — | |
| 1970 | 12,811 | −43.1% | |
| 1980 | 11,478 | −10.4% | |
| 1990 | 11,522 | 0.4% | |
| 2000 | 12,005 | 4.2% | |
| 2010 | 11,838 | −1.4% | |
| 2020 | 11,373 | −3.9% | |
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In 2020, there were 11,373 people living in Westwood Lakes. There were 3,197 households, which are groups of people living together. About 2,451 of these households were families.
Schools in Westwood Lakes
Public schools in Westwood Lakes are managed by Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
Elementary Schools
- Royal Palm Elementary School
- Tropical Elementary School
Middle School
- Riviera Middle School
K-8 School
- Cypress K-8 Center (This school teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 8th grade).
Private School
- St. Timothy Parish School (This is a private school run by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami).
See also
In Spanish: Westwood Lakes para niños
