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Pompano Beach, city, Broward county, southeastern Florida, U.S. It lies along the Atlantic Ocean just north of Fort Lauderdale and about 5 miles (8 km) south of Boca Raton. The Intracoastal Waterway passes through the city between the mainland and the barrier beaches.

The town of Pompano (so named for the choice food fish caught in the coastal waters) was settled by farmers in 1884 and was incorporated in 1908. In 1928 the town’s site was moved farther inland after hurricane damage occurred, and it subsequently became a winter market for vegetables and fruit. The adjacent beach area developed as a resort community, and in 1947 the two towns were consolidated as the city of Pompano Beach. Economic activities center around tourism, manufacturing (including metal products, plastics, electronics, and window coverings), and produce wholesaling. Pompano Beach is a popular retirement area. Pop. (2010) 99,845; (2020) 112,046.

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