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List of Incorporated Municipalities in Miami-Dade County

Original title: Miami-Dade County Municipalities

municipalities local government Miami-Dade County incorporation

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The Frame

What this does

Residents can use this list to identify their specific municipal jurisdiction and understand the historical timeline of local government formation in Miami-Dade County.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Residents of Miami-Dade County

Residents live within either an incorporated municipality or an unincorporated area, which determines their local government services and representation.

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Key Facts

Miami-Dade County contains 34 currently incorporated municipalities.
Dade County was originally created on January 18, 1836.
The county was officially renamed from Dade County to Miami-Dade County on November 13, 1997.
The City of Islandia was incorporated on December 6, 1960, and abolished on March 6, 2012.
Upon the abolition of the City of Islandia, the area reverted to unincorporated status.
The oldest municipality is Miami (incorporated July 28, 1896).
The most recently incorporated municipality is Cutler Bay (incorporated November 8, 2005).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cities are in Miami-Dade County?

There are 34 incorporated municipalities, including cities, towns, and villages.

What happened to the City of Islandia?

It was abolished on March 6, 2012, via Ordinance No. 12-14 and is now an unincorporated area.

Summary

This document provides an official list of the 34 incorporated cities, towns, and villages within Miami-Dade County, including their respective dates of incorporation. It also notes the historical status of the former City of Islandia.

Why It Matters

Residents can use this list to identify their specific municipal jurisdiction and understand the historical timeline of local government formation in Miami-Dade County.

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Abolishment of Islandia

The document highlights a rare instance of a municipality being abolished and reverting to unincorporated status in 2012.

City of Islandia

Connected Entities

personRay Baker“Director of the Management and Budget department.”Map →

locationMiami-Dade County“The county government overseeing the listed municipalities.”Map →

locationStephen P. Clark Center“Physical address of the Management and Budget department.”Map →

Sources

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www.miamidade.gov

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