Dyker Heights, Brooklyn

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/dyker-heights-brooklyn

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Dyker Heights, Brooklyn?Southwestern Brooklyn, New York City, USA
2. How many people live in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn?Approximately 40,000 (estimated)
3. When was Dyker Heights, Brooklyn built?October 1895
4. What is the primary ZIP code?11228
5. What is the governing body?Brooklyn Community District 10, New York City Council's 43rd District
6. What makes Dyker Heights famous during Christmas?Dyker Heights is famous for its huge, colorful Christmas lights that cover many houses, drawing visitors from all over the world.

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Socioeconomic Character: The combination of social and economic factors that define a community or area.
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