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Margate, FL

Margate is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. The city of Margate is part of the Miami metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 58,712.

Margate was founded in the 1950s when much of it was still either part of the Everglades or farmland. It became a town in 1955 when land development became prominent due to an influx of people moving to Margate. In 1961, it was officially incorporated as a city. The name Margate is a portmanteau of the first three letters of the founder's last name, Jack Marqusee, and the first four letters of gateway since it was considered a "gateway" to western Broward County. The city has a waterpark called Calypso Cove and two golf courses: The Carolina Golf Club and the Oriole Golf and Tennis Club.

Margate is located at 26°14′47″N 80°12′44″W., and it is seven and one-half miles from the Atlantic Ocean.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.98 square miles (23 km²), of which 8.81 square miles (23 km²) is land and 0.17 square miles (0 km²) is water (1.89%).

Margate places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, with several healthcare facilities and recreational options available to residents. The Northwest Medical Center serves as a comprehensive healthcare provider, offering a range of medical services to the community. Acqualina Spa by ESPA focuses on holistic wellness with treatments inspired by European traditions and natural ingredients. Mandara Spa at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Universal Orlando offers a range of services including massages, facials, and body treatments in a serene Italian-themed setting. Massage Envy offers a variety of massage services including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, sports massage, and more. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa provides massage therapy services such as hot stone massage, couples massage, aromatherapy massage, and prenatal massage. Elements Massage specializes in custom massages tailored to individual needs, focusing on therapeutic techniques to address specific issues like pain relief or stress reduction. Bliss Spa offers a range of massages including Swedish, deep tissue, and prenatal massages, as well as specialty treatments like their "Blissage" and "Betweeny" waxing services.

Top Sites in Margate, FL: Fern Forest Nature Center, Off The Wall Coconut Creek, Butterfly World.

Population: 58,712 (2020). ZIP Codes: 33063. Area codes: 954, 754. Elevation: 9 ft (3 m). Area: 9.05 sq mi (23.43 km²).

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What is the history of Margate, FL?

Margate was founded in the 1950s when much of it was still either part of the Everglades or farmland. It became a town in 1955 when land development became prominent due to an influx of people moving to Margate. In 1961, it was officially incorporated as a city. The name Margate is a portmanteau of the first three letters of the founder's last name, Jack Marqusee, and the first four letters of gateway since it was considered a "gateway" to western Broward County. The city has a waterpark called Calypso Cove and two golf courses: The Carolina Golf Club and the Oriole Golf and Tennis Club.

Is Margate, FL a good place to live?

Margate is a suburb of Fort Lauderdale with a population of 58,396. Margate is in Broward County. Living in Margate offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Margate, there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Margate and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Margate are above average.

What is the ethnic makeup of Margate, FL?

In 2022, there were 1.07 times more Black or African American (non-Hispanic) residents (19.6k people) in Margate, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.4k White (Non-Hispanic) and 6.43k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups. 25.4% of the people in Margate, FL are Hispanic (14.8k people).

Sources

City of Margate

Wikipedia

Northwest Medical Center

Acqualina Spa by ESPA

Mandara Spa at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

Massage Envy

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Elements Massage

Bliss Spa

Fern Forest Nature Center

Off The Wall Coconut Creek

Butterfly World

Niche

Data USA

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