Highlands County, Florida
county in Florida, United States of America
Highlands County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. Highlands County was created in 1921, when it was separated from DeSoto County. The county seat is Sebring. Lake Wales Ridge National Wildlife Refuge is in the county.
Highlands County | |
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Coordinates: 27°20′N 81°20′W / 27.34°N 81.34°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Florida |
Founded | April 23, 1921 |
Named for | county's terrain |
Seat | Sebring |
Largest city | Sebring |
Area | |
• Total | 1,106 sq mi (2,860 km2) |
• Land | 1,017 sq mi (2,630 km2) |
• Water | 89 sq mi (230 km2) 8.1% |
Population | |
• Total | 101,235 |
• Density | 101/sq mi (39/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Website | www |
References
change- ↑ "QuickFacts: Highlands County, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 10, 2023.