A master-planned Broward County suburb that grew from Everglades swampland into one of Florida's largest and most diverse cities.
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Founded1960|Population183,446|Peak183,446(2024)|CountyBroward County
Top 10 Most Important Events for Pembroke Pines, Florida
1
1960City Incorporated: Pembroke Pines incorporated as a city, initially as a small community of about 1,500 residents west of Hollywood, Florida.
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1980Suburban Explosion: The city's population surged from 35,000 to over 65,000 in a decade as developers drained Everglades land for housing.
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1992Hurricane Andrew: Hurricane Andrew damaged parts of southern Broward County, affecting Pembroke Pines communities.
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2002City of Pembroke Pines Charter School: The city pioneered one of the nation's first municipal charter school systems, which became a national model.
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2020Surpasses 183,000: Pembroke Pines became one of the ten largest cities in Florida with a remarkably diverse population.
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Complete Historical Timeline
1960Government
Incorporated with 1,500 residents
1980Government
Rapid suburban development
1992Disaster
Hurricane Andrew impacts area
2002Culture
Municipal charter schools launch
2010Government
Reaches 154,000
2020Government
Surpasses 183,000
Did You Know?
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Pembroke Pines grew from 1,500 residents in 1960 to over 183,000 today — a 120x increase in 60 years.
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The city's charter school system was one of the first in the country run by a municipality rather than a private organization.
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Pembroke Pines is one of the most diverse cities in the U.S. — roughly one-third of residents are foreign-born.
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