An area teeming with diversity, Miramar is located in Southwest Broward County Florida, one of the world's most favorite playgrounds. With the Atlantic Ocean just minutes away and all the sporting venues in the vicinity, residents and visitors to the area will find themselves immersed in recreational entertainment year round.
The city's official motto is "Beauty and Progress", updated from the earlier "The Center of Everything".
Two of the greatest sport venues in South Florida are just south of Miramar and Pembroke Pines. The Pro Player Stadium serves as the home of the Florida Marlins, while the Calder Race Course is one of Miami's finest thoroughbred racecourses. Also, the Florida Panthers and are Miami Heat just a few minutes north and south respectively. It's not too pretentious to boast that these communities are truly a sports fan's paradise.
The area is not just a great place to play but also an attractive location for business. Many national and international corporations have relocated here. Impressive corporate parks are nestled throughout Miramar and Pembroke Pines. The cities are strategically located close to two international airports, Port Everglades (the largest deep water port on the Florida coast), modern highways such as I-75, the Palmetto and Sawgrass Expressways, U.S. 27, I-95, Florida's turnpike, and railroad facilities for freight and passengers. It is no secret why this location has attracted large scale developers to continue building elegant parks that are quickly occupied by successful corporations.
Housing
Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $236,600
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $354,472; Detached houses: $379,309; Townhouses or other attached units: $291,128; In 2-unit structures: $280,389; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $236,867; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $158,841; Mobile homes: $54,614
Demographics
Population in July 2009: 109,176. Miramar covers 29.5 square miles. It sits at an elevation 6 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 33025.
Weather
Miramar, FL climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and mild during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 60's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 90.10 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 59.20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 14 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 17 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Miramar is 64.19 Inches. Summer months tend to be wetter than winter months. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 10.01 Inches.
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