Aventura, Florida

Aventura is a city found in the northeastern part of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The city name is from the Spanish word for "adventure," and was named "Aventura" because that was the name of the original group of condominium developments in the area. The name predates the well known mall (Aventura Mall) built near the condominium developments. According to the 2020 U.S. census, 40,242 people lived in the city.[2]

Aventura, Florida
City
Aventura, Florida, October 2006
Aventura, Florida, October 2006
Flag of Aventura, Florida
Flag
Official seal of Aventura, Florida
Seal
Motto: 
"The City of Excellence."
Location in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Location in Miami-Dade County, Florida
U.S. Census Bureau map showing city limits
U.S. Census Bureau map showing city limits
Coordinates: 25°57′52″N 80°8′9″W
Country United States of America
State Florida
County Miami-Dade
IncorporatedNovember 7, 1995
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
Area
[1]
 • Total3.52 sq mi (9.11 km2)
 • Land2.65 sq mi (6.86 km2)
 • Water0.87 sq mi (2.25 km2)
Elevation
3 ft (1 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total40,242
 • Density15,197.13/sq mi (5,867.26/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
33180, 33160
Area code(s)305, 786, 645
FIPS code12-02681[3]
GNIS feature ID1777315[4]
Websitewww.cityofaventura.com

References
  1. "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
  2. "P1. Race – Aventura city, Florida: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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