Identifier

GNIS Feature ID 308425

Location

State Florida

County Miami-Dade

Feature Class Populated Place

Coordinates

DMS

25°54'08"N 80°15'01"W

Decimal Degrees

25.9023168, -80.2503271

Elevation

3.28 ft (1.00 m)

USGS 7.5′ Quad Map

Quad Name Opa-locka

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Nearest Populated Place

Mitchell Lake Estates

1.4 mi E

Also Known As

Apalocka Opalocka Opa Locka Opa-Locka

Hydrography

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Description

Located 8 miles north of Miami.

History

The community takes its name from the beginning and ending of the word Opatishawockalocka, the Seminole word for hammock.