Punta Gorda, Florida

city in Charlotte County, Florida, United States

Punta Gorda is a city of Florida in the United States. It is the county seat of Charlotte County.

Punta Gorda, Florida
Punta Gorda City Hall
Punta Gorda City Hall
Etymology: Spanish: punta gorda, lit.'fat point'
Location in Charlotte County and the state of Florida
Location in Charlotte County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 26°54′57″N 82°2′52″W / 26.91583°N 82.04778°W / 26.91583; -82.04778
CountryUnited States
StateFlorida
CountyCharlotte
Settled1882
Incorporated (city)1887
Government
 • TypeCouncil-manager
Area
 • Total21.87 sq mi (56.64 km2)
 • Land15.50 sq mi (40.13 km2)
 • Water6.37 sq mi (16.51 km2)  28.52%
Elevation6 ft (2 m)
Population
 • Total19,471
 • Density1,256.52/sq mi (485.14/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
33950-33951, 33955 , 33980
Area code941
FIPS code12-59200[4]
GNIS feature ID0289380[5]
Websitewww.ci.punta-gorda.fl.us

References change

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Punta Gorda 7.5-minute topographic map (2012)
  3. "QuickFacts: Punta Gorda city, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved January 31, 2008.