Lake County, Florida

Lake County
Old Lake County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of Florida
Florida's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 28°46′N 81°43′W / 28.77°N 81.72°W / 28.77; -81.72
Country United States
State Florida
FoundedMay 27, 1887
SeatTavares
Largest cityClermont
Area
 • Total1,157 sq mi (3,000 km2)
 • Land938 sq mi (2,430 km2)
 • Water219 sq mi (570 km2)  18.9%
Population
 • Total383,956
 • Density409/sq mi (158/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Websitewww.lakecountyfl.gov

Lake County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida, and was formed on May 27, 1887. As of 2020, 383,956 people lived there.[1] Lake County's seat is Tavares.

References

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

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