Charlotte County, Florida

Charlotte County
County
The Old Charlotte County Courthouse at Punta Gorda in April 2010.
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Location within the U.S. state of Florida
Florida's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 26°54′N 81°57′W / 26.9°N 81.95°W / 26.9; -81.95
Country United States
State Florida
FoundedApril 23, 1921
Named forCharlotte Harbor
SeatPunta Gorda
Largest communityPort Charlotte
Area
 • Total858 sq mi (2,220 km2)
 • Land680 sq mi (1,800 km2)
 • Water178 sq mi (460 km2)  20.7%
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total186,847
 • Density275/sq mi (106/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Websitewww.charlottecountyfl.gov

Charlotte County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2020, 186,847 people lived there.[1] Charlotte County was formed on April 23, 1921.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Charlotte County, Florida". Census.gov. Retrieved 2021-05-05.


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