Miami is not a US state. It is a city in the state of Florida. Miami is one of Florida's largest cities and a global tourism hub. The capital of Florida is actually Tallahassee, not Miami.
Florida at a glance
USPS code: FL
Capital: Tallahassee
Largest city: Jacksonville
Region: South
Year admitted: 1845
Why people ask this
"Is Miami a state?" gets searched thousands of times a year. There are three common reasons:
- City is more famous than its state. Travelers see "Miami" on flights, news, sports, and TV — but the state name comes up less often.
- The US has 50 states + many big cities, so it's easy to lose track. Only 17 of the 50 capitals are the largest city of their state — meaning a famous city is usually not the capital.
- People learning US geography from scratch (non-Americans, kids, ESL learners) need a quick disambiguation page like this one. You're welcome.
Quick reference: Miami vs Florida
If you ever need to fill in a form or quiz:
- City: Miami
- State: Florida
- State abbreviation (USPS): FL
- State capital: Tallahassee
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Is Miami a state?
No — Miami is a US city in Florida.
What state is Miami in?
Miami is in Florida.
What is the capital of Florida?
The capital of Florida is Tallahassee. The largest city is Jacksonville.
How many cities does Florida have?
Florida has dozens of incorporated cities and towns. The largest is Jacksonville. See all of Florida's major cities and facts.