Situated on the picturesque Atlantic coast of northeastern Florida, the city of Jacksonville has solidified its position as the most populous city proper in the state of Florida and the second largest city by area in the contiguous United States as of 2020.

Since its merger with Duval County in 1968, Jacksonville has expanded its city limits, allowing the vast majority of its metropolitan population to reside within its boundaries. Boasting a population of 949,611, Jacksonville is renowned as the most populous city in the Southeastern United States and the largest in the South outside the state of Texas. Additionally, the Jacksonville metropolitan area, with a population of 1,733,937, stands as Florida's fourth-largest metropolitan region. Located in the First Coast region of northeastern Florida, Jacksonville is intersected by the majestic St. Johns River. It is situated approximately 12 miles (19 kilometers) south of the Georgia state line and 350 miles north of Miami.

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