Charlotte County, Florida
Charlotte County is a U.S. county located in southwestern Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 186,847. Its county seat is Punta Gorda.
Charlotte County | |
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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 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| Founded | April 23, 1921 |
| Named for | Charlotte Harbor |
| Seat | Punta Gorda |
| Largest community | Port Charlotte |
| Area | |
| • Total | 858 sq mi (2,220 km2) |
| • Land | 680 sq mi (1,800 km2) |
| • Water | 178 sq mi (460 km2) 20.7% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 186,847 |
| • Density | 275/sq mi (106/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 17th |
| Website | www |
Charlotte County comprises the Punta Gorda, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the North Port-Sarasota, FL Combined Statistical Area.
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