Population:                  362,470
Elevation:                    11 feet above sea level
Land Area:                   35.7 miles
Location:                     Located in the southeastern part of Florida, between Fort Lauderdale and the Florida Keys.  Convenient to the Florida Turnpike and Interstate 75 from the west and Interstate 95 from the north.
Time Zone:                  Eastern Time Zone (when it’s noon in Miami, it’s 11am in Chicago and 9am in Los Angeles.  Miami observes Daylight Saving Time from April – October.

Local Seasons: 
Miami is a vibrant, energetic city, alive with a Latin beat any day of the year, particularly when the suns sets.  Winter tends to be the busiest time of year when people from the north come to experience the beautiful beaches, swaying palm trees and warm ocean breezes.  However, at any time of year, the city is alive with tourists from throughout the world.  When summer arrives there is an influx of visitors from both South America as well as Europe, making this truly an international destination.  Spring and fall tend to be less crowded and are wonderful for enjoying all the city has to offer with a few less people.  With temperatures during this time hovering in the 80’s F during the day, and the 70’s at night, visitors can work on the perfect tan during the day, and then enjoy a splendid meal while dancing the night away.  Whatever the reason for visiting and whatever the time of year, Miami has the season for it.