Glades County, Florida

Glades County
Glades County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of Florida
Florida's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 26°57′N 81°11′W / 26.95°N 81.19°W / 26.95; -81.19
Country United States
State Florida
FoundedApril 23, 1921
Named forFlorida Everglades
SeatMoore Haven
Largest cityMoore Haven
Area
 • Total987 sq mi (2,560 km2)
 • Land806 sq mi (2,090 km2)
 • Water181 sq mi (470 km2)  18.3%
Population
 • Total12,126
 • Density16/sq mi (6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Websitewww.myglades.com

Glades County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. It was formed on February 4, 1832. As of 2020, 12,126 people lived there.[1] Glades County's seat is Moore Haven.

References

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

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