Lake County is the county of Florida in the United States of America . For the year 2000, lived in it 210 528 people. According to the US Census Bureau, in 2008 the county’s population was 307 243 people. [1] The district center is the city of Tavares .
| County | |||
| Lake County | |||
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| Lake county | |||
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| A country | USA | ||
| Included in | Florida | ||
| Adm. center | Tavares | ||
| History and Geography | |||
| Date of formation | May 27, 1887 | ||
| Area | 2994 km² | ||
| Population | |||
| Population | 210 528 people ( 2000 ) | ||
| Density | 70 people / km² | ||
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History
Lake County was formed in 1887 from parts of Sumter and Orange counties . It owes its name to numerous lakes located on its territory ( English lake - lake). Within the county there are approximately 1,400 lakes with a name.
Also on Lake County is Mount Sugarloaf, the highest point (95 m above sea level) of the Florida Peninsula.
Notes
- ↑ Excel Census Bureau report Archived June 4, 2011.