Malabar, Florida
| Malabar, Florida | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
| Town of Malabar | |
 Location in Brevard County and the state of Florida |
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| Coordinates: 27°59′39″N 80°34′53″W / 27.99417°N 80.58139°WCoordinates: 27°59′39″N 80°34′53″W / 27.99417°N 80.58139°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Brevard |
| Incorporated (town) | 1962 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Carl Beatty |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.2 sq mi (34.2 km2) |
| • Land | 10.6 sq mi (27.5 km2) |
| • Water | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 2,757 |
| • Density | 210/sq mi (81/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 32950 |
| Area code(s) | 321 |
| FIPS code | 12-42625 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0286324 |
| Website | http: |
Malabar is a town in Brevard County, Florida. The population was 2,757 at the 2010 United States Census. It is part of the Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Malabar is located at 27°59′39″N 80°34′53″W / 27.994286°N 80.581266°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 13.2 square miles (34 km2). 10.6 square miles (27 km2) of it is land and 2.6 square miles (6.7 km2) of it (19.53%) is water.
Malabar has a strong council form of government consisting of a five-seat Town Council (one from each of Malabar's five districts), and a mayor to serve as a figurehead and for ceremonial purposes. The council members must reside in the district they represent, but the entire town votes for all council seats. Council members serve two year terms; district 1, 2, and 3 members are elected in even numbered years, and district 4 and 5 in odd numbered years. The mayor serves a four-year term elected the same year as the US presidential election. Town council members are subject to a three term (six year) term limit, but may run again and serve up to another six years after sitting out one term. The mayor has a two term (8 year) term limit, and may also run again after sitting out one term. Day-to-day operation of the Town and it's finances is handled by a Town Administrator and a Town Clerk/Treasurer, both of whom report directly to the Town Council. Public works, the fire department (a hybrid volunteer/paid professional department) report to the Town Administrator, and the clerk's office reports to the Town Clerk/Treasurer. There are several advisory boards authorized by the town charter who advise and report to the Town Council. In 2007, the town had a taxable real estate base of $282.32 million. Malabar currently and historically has the lowest property tax rates of any area of Brevard County, including unincorporated areas of the county.
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