DeSoto County, Florida

DeSoto County
County
DeSoto County Courthouse
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Florida
Florida's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 27°11′N 81°49′W / 27.19°N 81.81°W / 27.19; -81.81
Country United States
State Florida
FoundedMay 19, 1887
Named forHernando de Soto
SeatArcadia
Largest cityArcadia
Area
 • Total639 sq mi (1,660 km2)
 • Land637 sq mi (1,650 km2)
 • Water2.4 sq mi (6 km2)  0.4%
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total33,976
 • Density55/sq mi (21/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Websitewww.desotobocc.com

DeSoto County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2020, 33,976 people lived there.[1] DeSoto County was formed in 1887.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: DeSoto County, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 10, 2023.


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