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Hialeah is a name that has its origins to the Muskogee peoples. Translated it means "pretty prairie," as "Hili" means pretty and "Haiyakpo" means prairie. The word itself is said to be of Seminole origin, translating to "Upland Prairie."

The city of Hialeah sits on a huge prairie right in between the Everglades and Biscayne Bay. Hialeah is part of Florida's Miami-Dade County. The population of the city of Hialeah was 226,419 as of the 2000 census. In the year 2009, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the city's population had become reduced to around 218,900. It is a major city of Greater Miami and South Florida and was the 6th largest city within Florida State at that time. With a population density of more than 10,000/sq mile, it is the country's 10th largest city.

The interpretation of the name Hialeah, by the Seminole means "High Prairie" and evokes a picture of the pretty grassy plains the native Indians utilized to dock their canoes on when coming in from the everglades. It was in this location that they would show their things for sale and trade for the newcomers from Miami. In 1921, Missouri cattleman James H. Bright and pioneer aviator Glen Curtiss thought that the region had great potential.

Some interesting facts regarding the city of Hialeah are that it is the densest city in America in terms of population and does not have any tall buildings. The city of Hialeah likewise has the 2nd highest percentage of Cuban American and Cuban inhabitants in any city in the US. Hialeah is home to a variety of retailers such as: Starbucks, Walmart, Target, The Home Depot, Kohl's, Lowe's and Best Buy. It is the commercial center in Miami-Dade County. The city of Hialeah is also home to some popular homegrown businesses like for example Sedano's and Navarro.

The city of Hialeah is home to a variety of mom and pop stores which add a vibrant flare to the community. These stores successfully and actively compete alongside the national franchises, name brand retailers and outfitters. National businesses have altered their conventional business strategy to fit into the demands of the local economy in order to remain competitive. For instance a Publix Sabor was opened by Publix supermarkets. This place is found along one of the main streets in Hialeah and caters mainly to Latin American and Hispanic clientele.

Hialeah was made into an industrial city during the 1970s and the 1980s through businesses of cloth and manufacturing. Nevertheless, nearly all of these organizations have long disappeared. The local economy has been revitalized with new electronics and several technology businesses.

Westland Mall within Westfield Westland, houses more than 100 retail shops for residents and visitors to enjoy. Some of the main anchor stores here consist of Macy's, JC Penny and Sears. Popular eateries include Chili's, McDonald's, Edy's, Fuddrucker's and Manchu Wok.

The city of Hialeah provides easy access to all of the entertainment and arts alternatives of the South Florida metropolitan area as well as nearby Miami. There are many cultural resources and parks within the vicinity. Some of these resources in the city of Hialeah consist of: Triangle Park, an Audobon Bird Sanctuary referred to as Hialeah Park, Amelia Earhart Park, Don Shula's Hotel and Golf Club, The Gymnasium & Youth Center situated at Bucky Dent, Hialeah Racetrack, Ted Hendrick's Stadium, Milander Park and Milander Auditorium, Goodlet Tennis Center and Goodlet Park, as well as Bucky Dent Park Gym.