01 Key West, an Overview
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This article is from the Key West FAQ, by Rob Miracle rwm@MPGN.COM with numerous contributions by others.
01 Key West, an Overview
Where is Key West?
Key West is the last island in a chain of islands extending southwest
of Miami FL that one can drive to. Key West is 159 miles SW of Miami
and 90 miles north of Havana. To get to Key West, upon arriving at
Miami, jump on US1 south, and drive!!! Optionally, you could fly into
Key West International Airport (EYW). It is serviced by Comair:The
Delta Connection, USAir Express, American Eagle, and United Airlines
via Gulfstream International. Key West is further south than Nassau,
Bahamas. (BTW: Key West, FL is at 24.55 N 81.82 W for those with
GPS's).
How big is Key West?
The island is quoted by several sources as being either a 1 mi X 3 mi
island, or 2x4, or 3x5. The differences vary depending on if some
adjacent islands are included, such as Stock Island, Fleming Key, and
Dredgers Key.
What is the population of Key West?
Just as the size of the island changes, so does the population. The
1990 Census listed the population of the City of Key West as 24,832.
The population for the entire Keys (not all of Monroe county) is
listed as 78,024. (Source: Key West Citizen -- Florida Keys Almanac,
August 1994 derived from the 1990 Census).
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