Highland Beach, FL
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Highland Beach, FL
- Highland Beach is a town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The town is located on a barrier island, with the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Intracoastal Waterway on the west. Highland Beach is a primarily residential community and is composed mainly of single-family homes, condominiums, and townhouses.
Geography[edit | edit source]
- Highland Beach is located at 26°23′59″N 80°04′07″W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km²), of which 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km²) (57.14%) is water.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
- As of the census of 2000, there were 3,775 people, 2,192 households, and 1,349 families residing in the town. The population density was 7,705.6 inhabitants per square mile (2,985.6/km²). There were 3,677 housing units at an average density of 7,505.5 per square mile (2,903.6/km²).
Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]
- Highland Beach is home to several well-known healthcare facilities. These include:
- Delray Medical Center: A leading provider of medical services in the Palm Beach County area, offering a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, and emergency care services.
- Boca Raton Regional Hospital: A not-for-profit, advanced tertiary medical center with 400 beds, over 2,800 employees and more than 800 primary and specialty physicians on staff.
- Bethesda Hospital East: A full-service, community hospital offering a full complement of healthcare services, including comprehensive cardiovascular services, a cancer program, maternity care, and a level III neonatal intensive care unit.
Education[edit | edit source]
- Highland Beach is served by the Palm Beach County School District. The town does not have any schools within its boundaries, but students attend nearby schools in Delray Beach and Boca Raton.
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