Palm Beach County, Administrative county in Southeast Florida, United States
Palm Beach County extends along Florida's Atlantic coast, encompassing 2,383 square miles with multiple parks, beaches, and urban developments.
The county formed on April 30, 1909, through separation from Miami-Dade County, establishing West Palm Beach as its administrative center.
The region maintains 192 different nationalities among its residents, with multiple languages spoken throughout its educational institutions and communities.
The Palm Beach County Library System operates numerous branches, providing digital resources, educational programs, and community services to 1.4 million residents.
The county contains the Herbert Hoover Dike, constructed after the 1928 Okeechobee hurricane to prevent flooding from Lake Okeechobee.
Location: Florida
Inception: April 30, 1909
Capital city: West Palm Beach
Website: http://www.co.palm-beach.fl.us
Shares border with: Martin County, Broward County, Okeechobee County, Hendry County, Glades County
Website: http://co.palm-beach.fl.us
GPS coordinates: 26.71000,-80.05000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:12
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