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Oakland Park is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. Originally named Floranada (a combination of Florida and Canada), the town was forced into bankruptcy after the hurricane of 1926. When the town reincorporated, residents chose the name Oakland Park. The population was 30,966 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau is 31,512.

Oakland Park is located at 26.176362, -80.144509.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.9 km² (6.9 mi²). 16.3 km² (6.3 mi²) of it is land and 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²) of it (8.70%) is water.

The City of Oakland Park is roughly divided in half by the Florida East Coast Railway,which runs parallel to Dixie Highway through downtown Oakland Park. The City of Oakland Park has put into place new zoning regulations intended to transform downtown Oakland Park into a mixed-use pedestrian community. One element of the proposal is the creation of a new commuter rail station on the FEC rail line.

Oakland Park borders the City of Wilton Manors, which is experiencing a tremendous amount of new development. Increased property prices in Wilton Manors have pushed up prices in Oakland Park and spurred interest in the city's downtown redevelopment plans

In the city the population was spread out with 20.9% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 38.7% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 109.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.8 males.

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