Flagler Beach, Florida
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Scenic view of Flagler Beach Pier
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 Location in Flagler County and the state of Florida |
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 Flagler Beach
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| Coordinates: 29°28′27″N 81°07′37″W / 29.47417°N 81.12694°WCoordinates: 29°28′27″N 81°07′37″W / 29.47417°N 81.12694°W | |
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 United States
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| State |
 Florida
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| Counties | Flagler, Volusia |
| Incorporated | April, 1925 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-manager government |
| • Mayor | Linda "P" Provencher |
| • City Manager | Larry Newsom |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km2) |
| • Land | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km2) 9.8% |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 4,484 |
| • Density | 1,100/sq mi (420/km2) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP codes | 32136 |
| Area code(s) | 386 |
| FIPS code | 12-22550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0307132 |
| Website | http://www.cityofflaglerbeach.com |
Flagler Beach is a city in Flagler and Volusia counties in the U.S. state of Florida. The population was 4,484 at the 2010 census.
Since its incorporation in April 1925, Flagler Beach has developed as a unique seaside community. It is home to six miles of uncrowded beaches, many great fishing spots including the Flagler Beach Municipal Pier, restaurants with oceanfront dining, gift shops and a whole host of recreational facilities.
Flagler Beach is part of the Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach, FL metropolitan statistical area. It is named for oil tycoon and Florida railroad developer Henry Flagler, who was a key figure in the development of East Florida as resort and vacation destinations.
Flagler Beach is located at 29°28′27″N 81°07′37″W / 29.474079°N 81.126987°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.1 square miles (10.6 km2). 3.7 square miles (9.5 km2) of it is land and 0.39 square miles (1.0 km2) of it (9.80%) is water.
The Ocean Palm Villas South subdivision east of the Intracoastal Waterway is the only portion of Flagler Beach in Volusia County.
Florida State Road A1A travels through Flagler Beach along an approximate north-south axis. The road suffered significant damage during Hurricane Matthew, due to coastal erosion facilitated by a storm surge.
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