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Encyclopedia > Escambia County, Florida Demographics
Escambia County, Florida
Image:Escambia County Fl Seal.PNG
Map
Map of Florida highlighting Escambia County
Location in the state of Florida
Map of the USA highlighting Florida
Florida's location in the USA
Statistics
Formed [[July 21, 1821]]
Seat [[Pensacola, Florida|Pensacola]]
Largest City [[{{{largest city}}}, Florida|{{{largest city}}}]]
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

2,268 km² (876 mi²)
1,715 km² (662 mi²)
552 km² (213 mi²), 24.35%
Population
 - (2000)
 - Density

294,410
172/km² 
Website: www.co.escambia.fl.us

Escambia County is the westernmost county in the U.S. state of Florida. The 2000 population was 294,210. The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county is 296,772.[1] Its county seat is Pensacola, Florida.6 Image File history File links Escambia_County_Florida. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Image File history File links Map_of_USA_FL.svg‎ File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Florida ... July 21 is the 202nd day (203rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 163 days remaining. ... The coronation banquet for George IV 1821 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Nickname: The City of Five Flags Location of Pensacola (top left) in Florida Country United States State Florida County Escambia  - Mayor John Fogg Area    - City 39. ... Nickname: The City of Five Flags Location of Pensacola (top left) in Florida Country United States State Florida County Escambia  - Mayor John Fogg Area    - City 39. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      A state of the United States is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Nickname: The City of Five Flags Location of Pensacola (top left) in Florida Country United States State Florida County Escambia  - Mayor John Fogg Area    - City 39. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

Contents

History

Escambia County was created in 1821.[citation needed] It was named for the Escambia River, whose name in turn comes from a Spanish word for "barter" or "exchange."[citation needed] Escambia County and St. Johns County were Florida's original two counties with the Suwannee River being the boundary between the two.[citation needed] Pensacola, Florida has had an impressive history, being the first European settlement in the continental United States. ... The coronation banquet for George IV 1821 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... The Conecuh River is a 231 mile (372 km) long river in Alabama, United States. ... Barter is a type of trade in which goods or services are exchanged for other goods and/or services; no money is involved in the transaction. ... St. ... The Suwannee River (also spelled Suwanee River) is a major river of southern Georgia and northern Florida in the United States. ...


Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,268 km² (876 mi²). 1,715 km² (662 mi²) of it is land and 552 km² (213 mi²) of it (24.35%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


The county includes the island of Santa Rosa, which is separate from Santa Rosa County proper. Santa Rosa Island is a 40-mile barrier island located in Florida, thirty miles from the Alabama state border. ... Santa Rosa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ...


Escambia is the westernmost county in Florida (see map). The county in Alabama directly to the north is also called Escambia County. Note, the fact that Escambia County, Florida, borders Escambia County, Alabama, makes the two Escambia Counties among the few counties in the United States with the same name, but from different states, to border each other. Official language(s) English Capital Montgomery Largest city Birmingham Area  Ranked 30th  - Total 52,419 sq mi (135,765 km²)  - Width 190 miles (306 km)  - Length 330 miles (531 km)  - % water 3. ... Escambia County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. ...


Escambia County is part of the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area is a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) consisting of Escambia County and Santa Rosa County in the state of Florida in the USA. The principal cities in the MSA are Pensacola, Ferry Pass and Brent, all located in Escambia County. ...


Adjacent Counties

Escambia County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. ... Santa Rosa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Baldwin County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 294,410 people, 111,049 households, and 74,180 families residing in the county. The population density was 172/km² (444/mi²). There were 124,647 housing units at an average density of 73/km² (188/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 72.35% White, 21.40% Black or African American, 0.90% Native American, 2.21% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 0.85% from other races, and 2.16% from two or more races. 2.70% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ...


There were 111,049 households out of which 29.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.80% were married couples living together, 15.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.20% were non-families. 26.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.98. Matrimony redirects here. ...


In the county the population was spread out with 23.50% under the age of 18, 12.20% from 18 to 24, 29.00% from 25 to 44, 22.00% from 45 to 64, and 13.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 98.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.10 males.


The median income for a household in the county was $35,234, and the median income for a family was $41,708. Males had a median income of $31,054 versus $22,023 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,641. About 12.10% of families and 15.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.70% of those under age 18 and 9.60% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Education

Public primary and secondary education schools in Pensacola are administered by the Escambia County School District. The Escambia County School District is the authority responsible for the administration of local government sponsored schools in Escambia County, Florida. ... A large elementary school in Magome, Japan. ... Secondary education - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... The Escambia County School District is the authority responsible for the administration of local government sponsored schools in Escambia County, Florida. ...


Local Media

Print

The largest daily newspaper in the area is the Pensacola News Journal. There is also a weekly newspaper called The Independent News[1]. The Pensacola News Journal is a daily (seven day, mornings) newspaper serving the Pensacola, Florida area. ...


Television

Several major networks are broadcast from nearby Mobile, such as CBS affiliate WKRG, NBC affiliate WPMI, and FOX affiliate WALA. The following is a list of Broadcast television stations in the Mobile, Alabama / Pensacola - Fort Walton Beach, Florida market  (Nielsen DMA #59) Nickname: The Azalea City Coordinates: Country US State Alabama County Mobile Founded 1702 Incorporated 1814 Mayor Sam Jones Area    - City 412. ... CBS is one of the largest radio and television networks in the United States. ... WKRG has been the CBS station in Mobile, Alabama since its inception on September 5, 1955. ... NBC (an abbreviation for National Broadcasting Company, its former corporate name) is an American television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York Citys Rockefeller Center. ... WPMI is the NBC television affiliate for Mobile, Alabama. ... For the animal, see Fox. ... The term Wala can refer to: Wala, a sun goddess in Australian Aboriginal mythology Waalo, an empire of Senegal and Mauritania between the 13th and 19th centuries Wala, a volcano in Papua New Guinea Wala, In India, the suffix -wala (or -wallah) indicates a person involved in some kind of... Terrestrial television (also known as over-the-air, OTA or broadcast television) was the traditional method of television broadcast signal delivery prior to the advent of cable and satellite television. ... Nickname: The Azalea City Coordinates: Country US State Alabama County Mobile Founded 1702 Incorporated 1814 Mayor Sam Jones Area    - City 412. ... Official language(s) English Capital Montgomery Largest city Birmingham Area  Ranked 30th  - Total 52,419 sq mi (135,765 km²)  - Width 190 miles (306 km)  - Length 330 miles (531 km)  - % water 3. ... Nickname: The City of Five Flags Location of Pensacola (top left) in Florida Country United States State Florida County Escambia  - Mayor John Fogg Area    - City 39. ... Fort Walton Beach is a city in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...


By frequency:
3 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 21 | 23 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 39 | 42 | 44 | 48 | 53 | 55 | 58 | 60 Sine waves of various frequencies; the bottom waves have higher frequencies than those above. ... WEAR is the ABC affiliate for the Pensacola, Florida, Mobile, Alabama, and Fort Walton Beach, Florida viewing area. ... WKRG has been the CBS station in Mobile, Alabama since its inception in 1955. ... The term Wala can refer to: Wala, a sun goddess in Australian Aboriginal mythology Waalo, an empire of Senegal and Mauritania between the 13th and 19th centuries Wala, a volcano in Papua New Guinea Wala, In India, the suffix -wala (or -wallah) indicates a person involved in some kind of... WBQP-CA is a low power television station in Pensacola, Florida that is seen on terrestrial channel 12 and cable channel 57. ... WPMI is the NBC television affiliate for Mobile, Alabama. ... WMPV-TV is a religious television station in Mobile, Alabama, broadcasting locally on channel 21 as an affiliate of TBN. Founded February 1, 1982, the station is owned by Trinity Broadcasting Network. ... WSRE is the PBS member station for the Pensacola, Florida, viewing area. ... W30BX is a television station licensed to Mobile, Alabama. ... Logo Christian Television Network (CTN) is a minor broadcast television station that broadcasts religious programming. ... The Sinclair Broadcast Group (SBG) is the operator of the largest number of local television stations in the United States, with a total of 62 stations across the country in 39 small and medium markets. ... Alabama Public Television is a network of educational television stations serving the US state of Alabama. ... WJTC is the UPN affiliate for Mobile, Alabama and Pensacola, Florida. ... WBPG (The Gulf Coasts WB 55) is the WB affiliate for the Pensacola, Florida and Mobile, Alabama market. ... WAWD is an independent television station in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, providing tourist information for people in the costal area. ...


By callsign:
W30BX | W39BP | WALA | WAWD | WBPG | WBQP | WEAR | WEIQ | WFBD | WFGX | WHBR | WJTC | WKRG | WMPV | WPAN | WPMI | WRBD | WSRE In broadcasting and radio communication, a callsign or call sign (also call letters) is a unique designation for a transmitting station. ... W30BX is a television station licensed to Mobile, Alabama. ... The term Wala can refer to: Wala, a sun goddess in Australian Aboriginal mythology Waalo, an empire of Senegal and Mauritania between the 13th and 19th centuries Wala, a volcano in Papua New Guinea Wala, In India, the suffix -wala (or -wallah) indicates a person involved in some kind of... WAWD is an independent television station in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, providing tourist information for people in the costal area. ... WBPG (The Gulf Coasts WB 55) is the WB affiliate for the Pensacola, Florida and Mobile, Alabama market. ... WBQP-CA is a low power television station in Pensacola, Florida that is seen on terrestrial channel 12 and cable channel 57. ... WEAR is the ABC affiliate for the Pensacola, Florida, Mobile, Alabama, and Fort Walton Beach, Florida viewing area. ... Alabama Public Television is a network of educational television stations serving the US state of Alabama. ... The Sinclair Broadcast Group (SBG) is the operator of the largest number of local television stations in the United States, with a total of 62 stations across the country in 39 small and medium markets. ... Logo Christian Television Network (CTN) is a minor broadcast television station that broadcasts religious programming. ... WJTC is the UPN affiliate for Mobile, Alabama and Pensacola, Florida. ... WKRG has been the CBS station in Mobile, Alabama since its inception in 1955. ... WMPV-TV is a religious television station in Mobile, Alabama, broadcasting locally on channel 21 as an affiliate of TBN. Founded February 1, 1982, the station is owned by Trinity Broadcasting Network. ... WPMI is the NBC television affiliate for Mobile, Alabama. ... WSRE is the PBS member station for the Pensacola, Florida, viewing area. ...


Radio

Radio stations in the Pensacola / Mobile market (Arbitron #123) Nickname: The City of Five Flags Location of Pensacola (top left) in Florida Country United States State Florida County Escambia  - Mayor John Fogg Area    - City 39. ... Nickname: The Azalea City Coordinates: Country US State Alabama County Mobile Founded 1702 Incorporated 1814 Mayor Sam Jones Area    - City 412. ...


By frequency:
(FM) 88.1 | 89.5 | 90.5 | 91.3 | 91.7 | 92.9 | 94.1 | 94.9 | 95.7 | 96.1 | 96.5 | 97.5 | 98.1 | 98.7 | 99.9 | 100.7 | 101.5 | 102.7 | 104.1 | 106.1 | 107.3 Sine waves of various frequencies; the bottom waves have higher frequencies than those above. ... WUWF-FM is a powerful regional public radio station affiliated with the University of West Florida. ... WHIL-FM, 91. ... WBLX is a Mainstream Urban-formatted radio station that serves Mobile, Lower Alabama, and Pensacola. ... WGCX is an F.M. radio station in Pensacola, Florida. ... WABB is the call sign for both the heritage Top 40 radio station and a news/talk station. ... WMXC, branded as Lite Mix 99. ... A billboard in downtown Pensacola advertising the change in format. ...


(AM) 550 | 610 | 790 | 980 | 1090 | 1230 | 1330 | 1370 | 1450 | 1620


By callsign:
WABB | WASG | WBLX | WBSR | WCOA | WEBY | WEGS | WGCX | WHIL | WJLQ | WKSJ | WMEZ | WMXC | WNRP | WNVY | WPCS | WPNN | WRKH | WRNE | WRRX | WTGF | WTKE | WTKX | WUWF | WVTJ | WXBM | WYCL | WYCT | WYOK | WZNO | WZNS In broadcasting and radio communication, a callsign or call sign (also call letters) is a unique designation for a transmitting station. ... WABB is the call sign for both the heritage Top 40 radio station and a news/talk station. ... WBLX is a Mainstream Urban-formatted radio station that serves Mobile, Lower Alabama, and Pensacola. ... WGCX is an F.M. radio station in Pensacola, Florida. ... WHIL-FM, 91. ... WMXC, branded as Lite Mix 99. ... WUWF-FM is a powerful regional public radio station affiliated with the University of West Florida. ... A billboard in downtown Pensacola advertising the change in format. ...


Cities and towns

Incorporated

Century is a town located in Escambia County, Florida. ... Nickname: The City of Five Flags Location of Pensacola (top left) in Florida Country United States State Florida County Escambia  - Mayor John Fogg Area    - City 39. ...

Unincorporated

Bellview is a census-designated place located in Escambia County, Florida. ... Brent is a census-designated place located in Escambia County, Florida. ... Ensley is a census-designated place located in Escambia County, Florida. ... Ferry Pass is a census-designated place located in Escambia County, Florida. ... Gonzalez is a census-designated place located in Escambia County, Florida. ... Goulding is a census-designated place located in Escambia County, Florida. ... Molino is a census-designated place located in Escambia County, Florida. ... Myrtle Grove is a census-designated place located in Escambia County, Florida. ... Perdido Key, Florida is a census-designated place located in Escambia County, Florida, outside the Pensacola city limits near the community of Warrington. ... Warrington is a census-designated place located in Escambia County, Florida. ... West Pensacola is a census-designated place located in Escambia County, Florida. ...

Politics

Like the rest of the Deep South, Escambia County was traditionally a Democratic stronghold when it came to local, state and congressional races. The county backed Alabama Governor George Wallace in the 1968 presidential election and, since then, has trended strongly Republican, much like the areas that surround it.[citation needed] Regional definitions vary from source to source. ... The following is a list of the territorial and state governors of Alabama. ... Governor George Wallace (in front of door) standing defiantly against desegregation while being confronted by Deputy U.S. Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach at the University of Alabama in 1963. ...

Presidential elections results
Year Republican Democratic Other
2004 65.3% 33.7% 1.0%
2000 62.6% 35.1% 8.5%
1996 56.5% 35.1% 8.4%
1992 50.2% 30.5% 19.3%
1988 68.0% 31.4% 0.5%

The Republican Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States; the other being the Democratic Party. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States; the other being the Republican Party. ... In a two-party system a third party is a party other than the two dominant ones. ... Presidential election results map. ... Presidential electoral votes by state. ... Presidential electoral votes by state. ... Presidential electoral votes by state. ... The election was held on November 8, 1988. ...

References

  1. ^ Census Data by Florida County

External links

Government links/Constitutional offices

Special districts

Judicial branch

Santa Rosa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Okaloosa County is a county located in the state of Florida. ... Walton County is a county located in the state of Florida. ...

Tourism links


Cities and communities of Escambia County, Florida
County seat Pensacola Location of Escambia County
Incorporated places Century | Pensacola
Unincorporated places Bellview | Brent | Ensley | Ferry Pass | Gonzalez | Goulding | Innerarity Point | Molino | Myrtle Grove | Perdido Key | Warrington | West Pensacola
Adjacent Counties Escambia (AL) | Santa Rosa | Baldwin (AL)


The city of Chicago, as seen from the sky The main square of the Catalan city of Sabadell during a popular celebration. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with unincorporated. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Nickname: The City of Five Flags Location of Pensacola (top left) in Florida Country United States State Florida County Escambia  - Mayor John Fogg Area    - City 39. ... Image File history File links Escambia_County_Florida. ... An incorporated place, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, is a type of governmental unit incorporated under state law as a city, town (except the New England states, New York, and Wisconsin), borough (except in Alaska and New York), or village and having legally prescribed limits, powers, and... Century is a town located in Escambia County, Florida. ... Nickname: The City of Five Flags Location of Pensacola (top left) in Florida Country United States State Florida County Escambia  - Mayor John Fogg Area    - City 39. ... In United States law, a region of land is unincorporated if it is not a part of any municipality. ... Bellview is a census-designated place located in Escambia County, Florida. ... Brent is a census-designated place located in Escambia County, Florida. ... Ensley is a census-designated place located in Escambia County, Florida. ... Ferry Pass is a census-designated place located in Escambia County, Florida. ... Gonzalez is a census-designated place located in Escambia County, Florida. ... Goulding is a census-designated place located in Escambia County, Florida. ... Molino is a census-designated place located in Escambia County, Florida. ... Myrtle Grove is a census-designated place located in Escambia County, Florida. ... Perdido Key, Florida is a census-designated place located in Escambia County, Florida, outside the Pensacola city limits near the community of Warrington. ... Warrington is a census-designated place located in Escambia County, Florida. ... West Pensacola is a census-designated place located in Escambia County, Florida. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article may require cleanup. ... Escambia County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. ... Santa Rosa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Baldwin County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. ...

State of Florida
Topics

Government | History | Floridians | Transportation | State Parks Image File history File links Flag_of_Florida. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      A state of the United States is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Five flags of Florida (not including the current State Flag of Florida). ... List of Famous Floridians // Actors/actresses Pat Boone Wayne Brady Delta Burke Diana Canova Faye Dunaway Stepin Fetchit Carrot Top, prop comedian Malcolm Gets Darrell Hammond Catherine Hickland Cheryl Hines Crystal Hunt Jonathan Jackson Catherine Keener Butterfly McQueen Jessica Morris Summer Phoenix Sidney Poitier Wesley Snipes Kirsten Storms Ben Vereen... The U.S. state of Florida has 158 state parks under the authority of the Florida State Parks system. ...

Capital

Tallahassee Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, site of first U.S. capital. ... Location in Leon County and the state of Florida. ...

Regions

Big Bend | Central Florida | Emerald Coast | First Coast | Florida Keys | Florida Panhandle | Gold Coast | Nature Coast | North Central Florida  | South Florida | Southwest Florida | Space Coast | Sun Coast | Tampa Bay Area | Treasure Coast This list of regions of the United States includes official (governmental) and non-official areas within the borders of the United States, not including U.S. states, the federal district of Washington, D.C. or standard subentities such as cities or counties. ... This map shows the counties that are often included in the Big Bend region of Florida. ... Central Florida is the central region of the United States state of Florida, on the East Coast. ... Emerald-green waters in Destin, FL, part of the Emerald Coast. Pensacola Beach, part of the Emerald Coast. The Emerald Coast (sometimes called the Emerald Riviera) is an area in the southeastern United States on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, roughly bounded by Pensacola, Florida on the west... Location in the state of Florida Major cities Jacksonville Fernandina Beach St. ... Palm trees in Islamorada The Florida Keys are an archipelago, a string of about 1700 islands in the southeast United States. ... The Florida Panhandle is the region of the state of Florida which includes the westernmost 16 counties in the state. ... The Gold Coast is a region of the U.S. state of Florida that runs along the southeastern coast of the state between Palm Beach and Miami. ... Image:Map of Florida Nature Coast. ... North Central Florida is a region of the U.S. state of Florida. ... The South Florida metropolitan area is an informal name for the Miami–Fort Lauderdale–Miami Beach[1] metropolitan area. ... Southwest Florida is a region of Florida located along its gulf coast, south of Hillsborough county. ... The Space Coast is a region in the U.S. state of Florida around Kennedy Space Center, where NASA frequently launches rockets and shuttles into space. ... The Florida Suncoast is a colloquial name for the west-central and southwest peninsular Florida coastal area between Tarpon Springs to the north, and Naples to the south, and includes the Tampa Bay area. ... The Tampa Bay area is a metropolitan area on the Gulf coast of west-central Florida. ... Map of the Treasure Coast in Florida. ...

Largest Cities

Boca Raton | Boynton Beach | Bradenton | Brandon | Cape Coral | Clearwater | Coral Springs | Davie | Daytona Beach | Deerfield Beach | Delray Beach | Deltona | Fort Lauderdale | Fort Myers | Fountainbleau | Gainesville | Hialeah | Hollywood | Jacksonville | Kendale Lakes | Kendall | Kissimmee | Lakeland | Largo | Lauderhill | Margate | Melbourne | Miami | Miami Beach | Miami Gardens | Miramar | North Miami | Orlando | Palm Bay | Palm Coast | Palm Harbor | Pembroke Pines | Pensacola | Plantation | Pompano Beach | Port Orange | Port St. Lucie | St. Petersburg | Sarasota | Spring Hill | Sunrise | Tallahassee | Tamarac | Tamiami | Tampa | Town 'n' Country | Wellington | Weston | West Palm Beach A City for All Seasons Location of Boca Raton in Palm Beach County, Florida. ... Boynton Beach is a city located in Palm Beach County, Florida. ... Bradenton is a city of 50,000 people in Manatee County, Florida, United States. ... Brandon is an unincorporated census-designated place located in Hillsborough County, Florida. ... Motto: Nickname: Founded 1965 Incorporated 1970 County Lee County Borough {{{borough}}} Parrish {{{parrish}}} Mayor Area  - Total  - Water 298. ... 1st incorporation date 1891 2nd Incorporation date 1915 Zip Codes 33755-65 County Pinellas (county seat) Mayor Frank Hibbard Population  - City (2005)  - Tampa Bay Metro   108,687 2,600,000 (estimate) Time zone Eastern: UTC-5 Latitude Longitude 27°58 N 82°46 W City of Clearwaters Official Website... Location of Coral Springs in Broward County, Florida. ... Davie is a town located in Broward County, Florida, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 75,720. ... Daytona Beach in 2005 Daytona Beach is a city in Volusia County, Florida, USA. As of 2004, the population estimates recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 64,422. ... Deerfield Beach is a city located in Broward County, Florida, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 64,583. ... Delray Beach is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 60,020. ... Deltona is a city located in southwestern Volusia County, Florida. ... Nickname: Venice of America Location of Fort Lauderdale in Broward County, Florida. ... Fort Myers is the county seatGR6 and commercial center of Lee County, Florida. ... Fountainbleau is a census-designated place located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. ... Downtown Clock Tower, housing the restored clock bell from the 1885 courthouse Gainesville is the largest city and county seat of Alachua County, Florida. ... Nickname: The City of Progress Location in Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida. ... Diamond of the Gold Coast Location of Hollywood in Broward County, Florida. ... Motto: Where Florida Begins Location in the state of Florida Coordinates: Country United States State Florida County Duval  - Mayor John Peyton (R) Area    - City 2,264. ... Kendale Lakes is a census-designated place located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. ... Kendall is a census-designated place and an unincorporated suburban community in Miami-Dade County, Florida, on the edge of the Florida Everglades. ... Kissimmee is a city in Osceola County, Florida, United States. ... Lakeland is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States, located approximately midway between Tampa and Orlando along Interstate 4. ... // Largo, Florida Cultural Center Largo is the third largest city in Pinellas County, Florida, USA and is part of the Tampa Bay Area. ... Lauderhill is a city located in Broward County, Florida. ... Location of Margate in Broward County in State of Florida Margate is a city in Broward County, Florida and considered a suburb of Fort Lauderdale while also making up part of the South Florida metropolitan area. ... Melbourne is a city in Brevard County, Florida, United States. ... Miami redirects here. ... The Beach, The Million Dollar Sandbar, SoBe Location of Miami Beach in Miami-Dade County, Florida. ... Location of Miami Gardens in Miami-Dade County, Florida. ... {{{city_nickname}}} Location of Miramar in Broward County, Florida. ... North Miami is a city located in northeast Miami-Dade County, Florida. ... Nickname: The City Beautiful, O-Town, 407 Location in Orange County and the state of Florida. ... Palm Bay is a city in Brevard County, Florida, United States. ... Palm Coast is a city located in Flagler County, Florida. ... Palm Harbor is a census-designated place and an unincorporated community in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. ... {{{city_nickname}}} Location of Pembroke Pines in Broward County, Florida. ... Nickname: The City of Five Flags Location of Pensacola (top left) in Florida Country United States State Florida County Escambia  - Mayor John Fogg Area    - City 39. ... The Grass is Greener Location of Plantation in Broward County, Florida. ... Location of Pompano Beach in Broward County, Florida. ... Port Orange is a city located in Volusia County, Florida. ... Port St. ... Nickname: Floridas Sunshine City Location of the city proper in the state of Florida Coordinates: Country United States State Florida County Pinellas County Founded 1876 Incorporated February 29, 1892 Mayor Rick Baker Area    - City 344. ... Cà dZan - a 1925 Sarasota residence that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places Sarasota is a city in the central west coast of Florida, USA. Sarasota Bay and several barrier islands facing the Gulf of Mexico are within its city limits. ... Spring Hill is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hernando County, Florida, United States. ... Sunrise is a city located in Broward County, Florida. ... Location in Leon County and the state of Florida. ... Tamarac is a city located in Broward County, Florida. ... Tamiami is a census-designated place located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. ... Nickname: Cigar City, The Big Guava, T-Town Location in Hillsborough County and the state of Florida. ... Town n Country is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place located in Hillsborough County, Florida, just north of Tampa Bay. ... Wellington is a village located in Palm Beach County, Florida. ... Weston Hills Country Club[1] Weston is a city located in Broward County, Florida, USA. Established as a city in 1996, much of the community was developed by Arvida/JMB Partners and is located near the western developmental boundary of Broward County. ... Location of West Palm Beach in Palm Beach County, Florida. ...

Counties

Alachua | Baker | Bay | Bradford | Brevard | Broward | Calhoun | Charlotte | Citrus | Clay | Collier | Columbia | DeSoto | Dixie | Duval | Escambia | Flagler | Franklin | Gadsden | Gilchrist | Glades | Gulf | Hamilton | Hardee | Hendry | Hernando | Highlands | Hillsborough | Holmes | Indian River | Jackson | Jefferson | Lafayette | Lake | Lee | Leon | Levy | Liberty | Madison | Manatee | Marion | Martin | Miami-Dade | Monroe | Nassau | Okaloosa | Okeechobee | Orange | Osceola | Palm Beach | Pasco | Pinellas | Polk | Putnam | Santa Rosa | Sarasota | Seminole | St. Johns | St. Lucie | Sumter | Suwannee | Taylor | Union | Volusia | Wakulla | Walton | Washington Following is a list of counties in Florida. ... Alachua County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Century GothicCentury Gothic Baker County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Bay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Bradford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Location in the state of Florida Formed 1844 Seat Titusville Area  - Total  - Water 4,032 km² (1,557 mi²) 1,395 km² (539 mi²) 34. ... Broward County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Calhoun County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Charlotte County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Citrus County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Location in the state of Florida Formed 8 May 1923 Seat Naples Area  - Total  - Water 5,970 km² (2,305 mi²) 724 km² (280 mi²) 12. ... DeSoto County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Dixie County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Duval County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Flagler County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Franklin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Gadsden County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Gilchrist County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Glades County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Gulf County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Hamilton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Hardee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Hendry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Hernando County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Highlands County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Hillsborough County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Holmes County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Indian River County Courthouse in Vero Beach Indian River County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Lafayette County is a county located in the state of Florida. ... Lake County is a county located in the state of Florida, United States. ... Lee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Leon County is a county located in the state of Florida. ... Levy County is a county located in the state of Florida. ... Liberty County is a county located in the state of Florida. ... Madison County is a county located in the state of Florida. ... Manatee County is a county located in the state of Florida. ... Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Martin County is a county located in the state of Florida. ... Miami-Dade County (formerly known as Dade County) is a county located in the southeastern part of the state of Florida. ... Monroe County is a county located in the state of Florida. ... Nassau County is a county located in the state of Florida. ... Okaloosa County is a county located in the state of Florida. ... Okeechobee County is a county located in the state of Florida. ... Official website: http://www. ... Osceola County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Palm Beach County is a county located in the state of Florida. ... Pasco County is a county located in the state of Florida. ... Pinellas County is a county located in the state of Florida. ... Polk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Putnam County is a county located in the state of Florida. ... Santa Rosa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Sarasota County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Seminole County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... St. ... St. ... Sumter County is a county located in the state of Florida, United States. ... Suwannee County is a county located in the state of Florida. ... Taylor County is a county located in the state of Florida. ... Union County is a county located in the state of Florida. ... Volusia County Courthouse in DeLand Volusia County is a county located in the state of Florida. ... Wakulla County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. ... Walton County is a county located in the state of Florida. ... Washington County is a county located in the state of Florida. ...



 
 

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