Where is Brandon, Florida, USA?

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Where is Brandon Located? - Brandon is a city located in the Buchanan County of Florida, United States. Brandon lies between 21.3098845 Degrees North latitudes and 157.8581401 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Brandon?: The Google Map showing the location of Brandon in the U.S. state of Florida.

Where is Brandon Located?

Brandon is a city located in the Buchanan County of Florida, United States. Brandon lies between 21.3098845 Degrees North latitudes and 157.8581401 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Brandon city is 114626 people and the city has a total area of 33.14 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Brandon, Florida Quick Facts

FactDetails
CommunityBrandon (Census-Designated Place)
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
State CapitalTallahassee
CountryUnited States
US RegionSouth
Latitude27.9378°N
Longitude82.2859°W
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Land Area34.08 sq mi
Water Area0.65 sq mi
Total Area34.73 sq mi
Population (Census 2020)114,626
Population DensityApproximately 3,364 per sq mi
ZIP Codes33508, 33509, 33510, 33511, 33594, 33595
Area Code813
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code12-08350
Congressional DistrictFlorida's 16th Congressional District

Nearby Cities and Towns to Brandon, Florida

  • Valrico, Florida - 3 mi East
  • Mango, Florida - 4 mi North
  • Bloomingdale, Florida - 4 mi Southeast
  • Riverview, Florida - 8 mi South
  • Seffner, Florida - 5 mi North
  • Dover, Florida - 8 mi East
  • Tampa, Florida - 12 mi West
  • Plant City, Florida - 14 mi East
  • Apollo Beach, Florida - 19 mi South
  • Lakeland, Florida - 34 mi East

Brandon, Florida Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Precipitation (in)
January71522.3
April84622.1
July91757.8
October85672.7
Annual836551.8
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate ClassificationHumid Subtropical (Köppen Cfa)
Annual PrecipitationApproximately 51.8 inches
Annual Sunshine DaysAbout 246 days
Severe Weather RiskModerate - Hurricanes, tropical storms, heavy rainfall and thunderstorms
Annual Snowfall0 inches

Driving Distances from Brandon, Florida

Community/CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
ValricoFlorida38 min
MangoFlorida410 min
BloomingdaleFlorida410 min
SeffnerFlorida510 min
RiverviewFlorida815 min
DoverFlorida815 min
TampaFlorida1220 min
Plant CityFlorida1420 min
Apollo BeachFlorida1930 min
LakelandFlorida3440 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Brandon, Florida

TransportationDetails
Nearest AirportTampa International Airport
IATA CodeTPA
Nearest Secondary AirportSt. Pete-Clearwater International Airport
Major HighwaysInterstate 75, Interstate 4, State Road 60, Selmon Expressway
Rail ServiceFreight rail service in the Tampa area; Amtrak service available in nearby Tampa
Local TransitHillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART)
  • Interstate 75 and Interstate 4 provide convenient access to Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota and other major Florida destinations.
  • State Road 60 and the Selmon Expressway connect Brandon with downtown Tampa, Brandon Town Center and nearby communities.
  • Tampa International Airport, approximately 22 miles west, offers extensive domestic and international flight connections.
  • HART bus service provides public transportation throughout Brandon, Tampa and surrounding areas of Hillsborough County.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Brandon, Florida

LandmarkType
Brandon ExchangeShopping Center
Westfield BrandonRegional Shopping Mall
Paul Sanders ParkCommunity Park
Alderman's Ford Conservation ParkNature Preserve
Eureka Springs Conservation ParkBotanical and Nature Park
Brandon Regional LibraryPublic Library
McKay Bay Nature ParkNature Preserve
Florida State FairgroundsEvent Venue
Tampa Bay History CenterHistory Museum
Alafia River State ParkState Park

Colleges and Universities in Brandon, Florida

InstitutionTypeLevelNotable For
Hillsborough Community College - Brandon CampusPublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, workforce training and transfer programs
University of South FloridaPublicResearch UniversityMedicine, engineering, business and health sciences
Southeastern University - Tampa ExtensionPrivateUniversityBusiness, education and ministry programs
Saint Leo University - Tampa Education CenterPrivateUniversityBusiness, criminal justice and education
Everest University (Former Campus Area)PrivateCareer EducationProfessional and technical education
Florida CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts and biblical studies

Waterbodies in Brandon, Florida

Alafia River, Hillsborough River, Tampa Bay, Lake Kathy, Lake Weeks, Buckhorn Creek, Delaney Creek, Palm River, McKay Bay, Bell Creek.

Golf Courses in Brandon, Florida

Bloomingdale Golfers Club, River Hills Country Club, Buckhorn Springs Golf & Country Club, Diamond Hill Golf Club, Rogers Park Golf Course, Summerfield Crossings Golf Club, The Club at Eaglebrooke, Heritage Isles Golf & Country Club.

Brandon, Florida - Key Historical Facts

  • Brandon was founded in the 1850s when pioneer John Brandon settled in the area and established a large farming community.
  • During the late nineteenth century, the arrival of the railroad supported agricultural growth, particularly citrus production, cattle ranching and strawberry farming.
  • Following World War II, Brandon experienced rapid suburban development as Tampa expanded eastward and new residential neighborhoods were built.
  • The construction of Interstate 75 and other major highways transformed Brandon into one of the largest suburban communities in the Tampa Bay region.
  • Retail, healthcare, education and professional services gradually replaced agriculture as the area's primary economic drivers.
  • Today, Brandon is known for its family-friendly neighborhoods, shopping centers, parks, strong healthcare facilities and convenient access to downtown Tampa.

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