Highlands County Map, Florida, U.S.

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Map of Highlands County - Highlands County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. Highlands County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Highlands County located in the map, major cities in Highlands county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Highlands County, Florida

Map of Highlands County, Florida

About Highlands County Map, Florida: The map showing the county boundary, county seat, major cities, highways, water bodies and neighbouring counties.

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  • About Highlands County, Florida

    Highlands County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. It's county seat is Sebring. As per 2020 census, the population of Highlands County is 103296 people and population density is 100.48 square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,028 sq mi (2,663 km2). Highlands County was established on 1921.

    Facts about Highlands County, Florida

    CountryUnited States
    StateFlorida
    RegionSouth Central Florida
    County SeatSebring
    Named AfterScottish Highlands
    Established1921
    Organized1921
    Coordinates27.3433° N, 81.3414° W
    Total Area1,106 sq mi
    Land Area1,017 sq mi
    Water Area89 sq mi
    Population (2020)101,235
    Population RankMid-sized county in South Central Florida
    Major CitySebring
    Main IndustriesAgriculture, Tourism, Manufacturing, Healthcare
    Major AirportSebring Regional Airport
    Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00)
    Known ForSebring International Raceway, Lake Placid, citrus groves
    Websitehttps://www.hcbcc.net

    Ctities in Highlands county

    City NameTypePopulation (2020)Pop. DensityAreaIncorporated
    Avon ParkCity9,658 5.7 sq mi (14.6 km2)1891
    Lake PlacidTown2,360 2.8 sq mi (7.4 km2)1927
    SebringCity10,729 11.0 sq mi (28.5 km2)1924

    Top Attractions in Highlands County, Florida

    • Highlands Hammock State Park – Ancient oaks and boardwalk trails.
    • Lake Istokpoga – Fishing and boating.
    • Downtown Sebring – Shops, dining, and historic charm.
    • Sebring International Raceway – Famous motorsports events.
    • Children’s Museum of the Highlands – Family-friendly exhibits.
    • Highlands County Courthouse – Historic courthouse landmark.
    • Lake Jackson Scenic Drive – Lake views and sunsets.
    • Veterans Beach (Lake Jackson) – Swimming and picnicking.
    • Avon Park Depot Museum – Local history exhibits.
    • Scenic Citrus & Ranch Drives – Open countryside landscapes.

    Highways in Highlands

    U.S. Route 27, State Road 17, U.S. Route 98, State Road 64, State Road 66, State Road 70.

    Nearest Airports

    Nearest airport of Highlands is Sebring Regional Airport (KSEF), Avon Park Executive Airport (KAVO).