Homosassa Springs, Florida

Homosassa Springs is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Citrus County, Florida, United States. The population was 14,283 as of 2020. Homosassa Springs is the principal city of the Homosassa Springs, Florida, Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Homosassa Springs, Florida
Northbound US 19-98 as it enters Homosassa Springs
Location in Citrus County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 28°48′26″N 82°33′0″W
Country United States
State Florida
County Citrus
Area
  Total25.18 sq mi (65.21 km2)
  Land25.17 sq mi (65.18 km2)
  Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
7 ft (2 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total14,283
  Density567.51/sq mi (219.12/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
34447
Area code352
FIPS code12-32400
GNIS feature ID0284223

The name derives from the warm spring located in Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park that attracts manatees to the area.

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