Lake County, Florida

Lake County is a county in the central portion of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 383,956. Its county seat is Tavares, and its largest city is Clermont. Lake County is included in the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Lake County
Old Lake County Courthouse in Tavares
Location within the U.S. state of Florida
Florida's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 28°46′N 81°43′W
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
 (2020)
  Total383,956
  Density409/sq mi (158/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts6th, 11th, 15th
Websitewww.lakecountyfl.gov
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