Pompano Beach

Pompano Beach
a city in SE Florida. 52,618.

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      city, Broward county, southeastern Florida, U.S. It lies along the Atlantic Ocean just north of Fort Lauderdale and about 5 miles (8 km) south of Boca Raton. The Intracoastal Waterway passes through the city between the mainland and the barrier beaches.

      Settled by farmers in 1884, the town of Pompano (so named for the choice food fish caught in the coastal waters) was incorporated in 1908. In 1928 the town's site was moved farther inland after hurricane damage, and it subsequently became a winter market for vegetables and fruit. The adjacent beach area developed as a resort community, and in 1947 the two towns were consolidated as the city of Pompano Beach. Economic activities centre around tourism, manufacturing (including metal products, plastics, electronics, and window coverings), and produce wholesaling. Pompano Beach is a popular retirement area. Pop. (1990) 72,411; (2000) 78,191.

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