Polk County Map, Florida, U.S.

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

Map of Polk County, Florida

Map of Polk County, Florida

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

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  • About Polk County, Florida

    Polk County, Florida is a county located in the central part of the state, between Tampa and Orlando. The county seat is Bartow, and the largest city is Lakeland. Polk County is known for its natural beauty, including numerous lakes, parks, and nature preserves.

    As per 2020 census, the population of Polk County is 753520 people and population density is 401.88 square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,875 sq mi (4,856 km2). Polk County was established on 1861.

    Polk County's economy is diverse and includes agriculture, manufacturing, and logistics, with the major industries being citrus, phosphate, and transportation. The county is also home to several colleges and universities, including Florida Southern College and Polk State College.

    Polk County has a humid subtropical climate, with hot and humid summers and mild winters. The county government is led by a board of commissioners and provides services such as law enforcement, public transportation, and emergency management.

    Some popular attractions in Polk County include LEGOLAND Florida Resort, Bok Tower Gardens, and the Fantasy of Flight aviation museum. The county is also home to several annual events, including the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City and the Sun 'n Fun International Fly-In and Expo in Lakeland.

    Facts about Polk County, Florida

    CountryUnited States
    StateFlorida
    RegionCentral Florida
    County SeatBartow
    Named AfterJames K. Polk
    Established1861
    Organized1861
    Coordinates27.9566° N, 81.6973° W
    Total Area2,011 sq mi
    Land Area1,797 sq mi
    Water Area214 sq mi
    Population (2020)725,046
    Population RankOne of the most populous counties in Central Florida
    Major CityLakeland
    Main IndustriesAgriculture, Logistics, Manufacturing, Tourism
    Major AirportLakeland Linder International Airport
    Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00)
    Known ForPhosphate mining, citrus industry, Legoland Florida
    Websitehttps://www.polk-county.net

    Ctities in Polk county

    City NameTypePopulation (2020)Pop. DensityAreaIncorporated
    AuburndaleCity15,616 9.3 sq mi (24.1 km2)1911
    BartowCity19,309 52.3 sq mi (135.6 km2)1882
    DavenportCity9,043 1.7 sq mi (4.2 km2)1915
    DundeeTown5,235 4.3 sq mi (11.2 km2)1925
    Eagle LakeCity3,008 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km2)1921
    Fort MeadeCity5,100 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km2)1885
    FrostproofCity3,273 2.5 sq mi (6.4 km2)1921
    Haines CityCity26,669 8.9 sq mi (23.2 km2)1914
    Highland ParkVillage264 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km2)1927
    Hillcrest HeightsTown243 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2)1923
    Lake AlfredCity6,374 8.6 sq mi (22.2 km2)1918
    Lake HamiltonTown1,537 3.9 sq mi (10.2 km2)1925
    Lake WalesCity16,361 14.0 sq mi (36.3 km2)1917
    LakelandCity112,641 74.4 sq mi (192.7 km2)1885
    MulberryCity3,952 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km2)1901
    Polk CityTown2,713 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km2)1925
    Winter HavenCity49,219 25.4 sq mi (65.8 km2)1923

    Top Attractions in Polk County, Florida

    • Bok Tower Gardens – Historic gardens and carillon tower.
    • LEGOLAND Florida Resort – Theme park and water park.
    • Downtown Lakeland – Shops, dining, and lakeside views.
    • Hollis Garden – Botanical garden downtown.
    • Circle B Bar Reserve – Wildlife viewing and trails.
    • Lake Mirror Park – Walking paths and events.
    • Florida Air Museum – Aviation history exhibits.
    • Lakeland Antique Mall – Large indoor antique market.
    • Fantasy of Flight (nearby access) – Vintage aircraft displays.
    • Scenic Lake & Citrus Drives – Rolling countryside views.

    Highways in Polk

    Interstate 4 , US 17, US 27, US 92, US 98 ,US 192 .

    Nearest Airports

    Nearest airport of Polk are Lakeland Linder International Airport, Bartow Municipal Airport, Lake Wales Municipal Airport, ack Browns Seaplane Base, Winter Haven's Gilbert Airport, South Lakeland Airport.