Founded in 1957 and developed as a planned community, the city's population has grown to 194,016 as of the 2020 Census. With an area of 120 square miles, Cape Coral is the largest city between Tampa and Miami in both population and area. The city has over 400 miles of navigable waterways, more than any other city on earth. Many homes in Cape Coral sit right along canals, making it easy to enjoy a boating lifestyle. It's no wonder Cape Coral is sometimes referred to as a "Waterfront Wonderland".