Fort Lauderdale
A community guide to Fort Lauderdale in Florida, the United States.
- Population
- 183,146 residents
- Region
- Florida
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 26.1223, -80.1434
Visiting
Fort Lauderdale welcomes visitors year-round. Points of interest in and around the community reflect the local character of this part of Florida, and the surrounding region offers further opportunities for exploration. Accommodation, dining, and visitor services in Fort Lauderdale are available at the scale appropriate for a community of its size, with additional options in nearby places across Florida. For travellers passing through the United States, Fort Lauderdale provides a snapshot of regional life worth a closer look.
Economy and services
The economy of Fort Lauderdale reflects a diversified urban economy, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Florida. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Florida and the United States. Businesses based in Fort Lauderdale draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Geography and location
Fort Lauderdale sits at approximate coordinates 26.1223 latitude and -80.1434 longitude within Florida. The terrain and natural features around Fort Lauderdale reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Florida road network providing the principal routes in and out.