Haines City, Florida
city in Polk County, Florida, United States of America
Haines City is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States. As of 2020, the city's population was 26,669.[3] This makes it the third largest city by population in the county.
Haines City, Florida | |
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 Downtown Haines City Commercial District | |
| Nickname: The Heart of Florida | |
 Location in Polk County and the state of Florida | |
| Coordinates: 28°06′37″N 81°36′56″W / 28.11028°N 81.61556°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Polk |
| Incorporated | February 23, 1914 |
| Established | 1885 |
| Named for | Colonel Henry Haines |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.10 sq mi (52.06 km2) |
| • Land | 18.75 sq mi (48.57 km2) |
| • Water | 1.35 sq mi (3.49 km2) 7.27% |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 26,669 |
| • Density | 1,422.04/sq mi (549.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 33844-33845 |
| Area code | 863 |
| FIPS code | 12-28400[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403781[2] |
| Website | hainescity.com |
Parks change
The city went without a public park as both Lake Eva Park and Railroad Park were both undergoing some sort renovations. From July 2008 through July 2009.
Schools change
The city has many schools in the area, including Haines City High School.
Notable residents change
- Wayne Gandy - NFL star for the Atlanta Falcons, born and raised in Haines City.
References change
- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Haines City, Florida
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "QuickFacts: Haines City city, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 31 January 2008.
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