Punta Gorda, Florida

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
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

  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.


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