Okeechobee County, Florida

county in Florida, United States

Okeechobee County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida, and was formed on May 8, 1917. As of 2020, 39,644 people lived there.[1] Okeechobee County's seat is Okeechobee.

Okeechobee County
The Okeechobee County Judicial Center, in Okeechobee
The Okeechobee County Judicial Center, in Okeechobee
Official seal of Okeechobee County
Map of Florida highlighting Okeechobee County
Location within the U.S. state of Florida
Map of the United States highlighting Florida
Florida's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 27°23′N 80°53′W / 27.39°N 80.89°W / 27.39; -80.89
Country United States
State Florida
FoundedMay 8, 1917
Named forLake Okeechobee
SeatOkeechobee
Largest cityOkeechobee
Area
 • Total892 sq mi (2,310 km2)
 • Land769 sq mi (1,990 km2)
 • Water123 sq mi (320 km2)  13.8%
Population
 • Total39,644
 • Density52/sq mi (20/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Area code863
Websitewww.co.okeechobee.fl.us

References change

  1. 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Okeechobee County, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 10, 2023.

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