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Southwest Ranches, Florida

Town · Population 7,827 · #192 in Florida
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Southwest Ranches is a town in Broward County, Florida, United States. It is a suburban community part of the Miami metropolitan area and is located on the eastern edge of the Everglades, 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Fort Lauderdale and about 22 miles (35 km) northwest of Miami.

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About Southwest Ranches

Southwest Ranches is a close-knit town in southeastern Florida, home to 7,827 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Southwest Ranches holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 12.98 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 603 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Southwest Ranches Unique

  • The only place in America named Southwest Ranches — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
  • Deep South Florida location — tropical climate and no winter to speak of.
  • Positioned in southeastern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

  • Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,827.
  • Easy reach of Pembroke Pines (3 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Southwest Ranches

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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Southwest Ranches

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🏫 Schools in Southwest Ranches

  • GREENTREE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL
  • HAWKES BLUFF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • SILVER TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

StateFlorida
TypeTown
Population (2024)7,827
Rank in state#192 of 411
Land area12.98 sq mi
Density603/sq mi
Coordinates26.0497, -80.3738

🌤️ Current Weather

Right now92°F
ConditionsSunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind8 mph

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