Opa-lockaFlorida
Opa-locka is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. Spanning roughly 4.2 square miles (11 km2), it is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Opa-locka
Opa-locka, FL is a close-knit town located in southeastern Florida with an estimated population of 16,507.
Opa-locka holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.31 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,830 residents per square mile.
What Makes Opa-locka Unique
- The only place in America named Opa-locka — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Deep South Florida location — tropical climate and no winter to speak of.
- Positioned in southeastern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 16,507.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Opa-locka
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Miami Helicopter Tours · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Opa-locka
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Opa-locka
- BEACON COLLEGE PREP K-8
- BEACON COLLEGE PREPARATORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- DR. ROBERT B. INGRAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- JANN MANN EDUCATIONAL CENTER
- NATHAN B. YOUNG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- NORTH PARK HIGH SCHOOL
- RAINBOW PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.