What Cities Are in Broward County, Florida? All 31 Municipalities

If you are asking what cities are in Broward County, Florida, the short answer is 31 incorporated municipalities, ranging from Fort Lauderdale with nearly 190,000 residents to Lazy Lake, a village of just a couple dozen people. Broward sits between Miami-Dade and Palm Beach on the southeast coast, and it is Florida's second-most-populous county with about two million residents. Here is the full list, plus what each area tends to offer buyers.

Key Takeaways

• Broward County has 31 municipalities and roughly 1.99 million residents (2025 state estimate).
• Fort Lauderdale is the county seat and the largest city.
• The biggest cities after Fort Lauderdale are Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miramar, Coral Springs, and Pompano Beach.
• Large parts of Broward are unincorporated, so not every address sits inside a city.

All 31 cities in Broward County, Florida

Here is the complete, official list of Broward County's incorporated cities, towns, and villages, alphabetically:

• Coconut Creek
• Cooper City
• Coral Springs
• Dania Beach
• Davie
• Deerfield Beach
• Fort Lauderdale
• Hallandale Beach
• Hillsboro Beach
• Hollywood
• Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
• Lauderdale Lakes
• Lauderhill
• Lazy Lake
• Lighthouse Point
• Margate
• Miramar
• North Lauderdale
• Oakland Park
• Parkland
• Pembroke Park
• Pembroke Pines
• Plantation
• Pompano Beach
• Sea Ranch Lakes
• Southwest Ranches
• Sunrise
• Tamarac
• West Park
• Weston
• Wilton Manors

The county also has a large unincorporated area, managed as the Broward Municipal Services District, so some addresses answer to the county rather than a city.

The largest cities in Broward County

By population, the big six are Fort Lauderdale (about 190,000), Pembroke Pines (about 178,000), Hollywood (about 158,000), Miramar (about 144,000), Coral Springs (about 140,000), and Pompano Beach (about 118,000). Together they hold a big share of the county's residents and most of its jobs, retail, and new development.

How the cities differ for buyers

Broward covers a lot of ground, and the cities feel very different from one another. A quick orientation:

• Coastal and urban: Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, and Dania Beach mix beaches, waterways, and walkable districts. See our best neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale guide.
• Family suburbs out west: Weston, Parkland, Coral Springs, and Cooper City draw families for schools, parks, and newer homes.
• Value and growth: Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Tamarac, and Margate offer more house for the money than the beach towns.
• Small and unique: Wilton Manors, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, and Lighthouse Point each have a distinct character in a compact footprint.

For where to land if you want beach access without downtown prices, our roundup of cities near Fort Lauderdale is a good next read, and our cost of living in South Florida guide covers the money side.

Broward in the bigger picture

Broward is the middle of the three southeast coast counties. To the south, Miami-Dade brings big-city energy and higher prices. To the north, Palm Beach offers more space and a slower pace. Broward often lands in between on both price and lifestyle, which is a big part of its appeal. You can explore active homes across all of it on our Broward County page.

Trying to pick the right Broward city? Pure Equity Realty knows every one of them. Tell us what matters to you, and browse current South Florida listings to see what your budget buys.

Frequently asked questions

How many cities are in Broward County, Florida?

Broward County has 31 incorporated municipalities, a mix of cities, towns, and villages. It also has a large unincorporated area governed directly by the county.

What is the county seat of Broward County?

Fort Lauderdale is the county seat and the most populous city, with close to 190,000 residents.

What is the largest city in Broward County?

Fort Lauderdale is the largest, followed by Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miramar, Coral Springs, and Pompano Beach.

What is the population of Broward County?

Broward is home to roughly 1.99 million people as of the 2025 state estimate, making it Florida's second-most-populous county after Miami-Dade.

Sources

• Broward County, Municipalities
• U.S. Census QuickFacts, Broward County
• World Population Review, Broward County Cities

Published July 12, 2026. Population figures are the latest available estimates and are approximate. General information for South Florida buyers.