Alturas, Florida facts for kids
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Alturas, Florida
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Location in Polk County, Florida
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 Alturas, Florida
Location in Florida
Alturas, Florida
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 59.99 sq mi (155.39 km2) |
| • Land | 54.00 sq mi (139.85 km2) |
| • Water | 6.00 sq mi (15.53 km2) |
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,084 |
| • Density | 75.63/sq mi (29.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33820
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| Area code(s) | 863 |
| GNIS feature ID | 277828 |
Alturas is a small community located in Polk County, central Florida, in the United States. It is an "unincorporated community," which means it does not have its own local government like a city. Instead, it is managed by the county.
Alturas is also a "census-designated place." This is a special area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. It helps them count the population for official records. In 2020, about 4,084 people lived in Alturas. The community has its own post office and uses the ZIP code 33820.
Getting Around Alturas
The main road that goes through Alturas is Polk County Road 665A. This road helps people travel within the community. Another important road, Florida State Road 60, runs just north of Alturas. This state road connects Alturas to other towns and cities in Florida.
Population Facts
The number of people living in Alturas is counted regularly. This helps us understand how the community is growing.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 4,084 | — | |
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See also
In Spanish: Alturas (Florida) para niños
