Astatula, Florida facts for kids
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Astatula, Florida
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| Town of Astatula | |
Astatula Town Hall & Police Department
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Location in Lake County, Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Lake |
| Settled | 1872 |
| Incorporated | May 4, 1927 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.16 sq mi (8.19 km2) |
| • Land | 3.13 sq mi (8.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,889 |
| • Density | 604.09/sq mi (233.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
34705
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| Area code(s) | 352 |
| FIPS code | 12-02250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405177 |
Astatula is a small town in Lake County, Florida, United States. In 2020, about 1,889 people lived there. It is part of the larger Orlando area.
Exploring Astatula's Location
Astatula is located in the middle of Lake County. You can find it on the east side of Little Lake Harris. Its exact location is 28°42′23″N 81°44′05″W / 28.70639°N 81.73472°W. These numbers help pinpoint its spot on a map.
The main road through Astatula is County Road 561, also called Monroe Street. This road goes north about 8 miles (13 km) to Tavares, which is the main city of Lake County. If you go south about 7 miles (11 km), you'll reach U.S. Route 27 near Minneola.
The town covers a total area of about 3.2 square miles (8.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but a small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.09 square kilometers), is water.
Astatula's Weather
Astatula has a warm climate. Summers are hot and humid, meaning they are sticky and wet. Winters are usually mild, not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
People of Astatula
The number of people living in Astatula has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 167 | — | |
| 1940 | 153 | −8.4% | |
| 1950 | 255 | 66.7% | |
| 1960 | 357 | 40.0% | |
| 1970 | 388 | 8.7% | |
| 1980 | 755 | 94.6% | |
| 1990 | 995 | 31.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,388 | 39.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,810 | 30.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,889 | 4.4% | |
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In 2020, there were 1,889 people living in Astatula. There were 737 households, which means 737 different homes or families. About 539 of these were families.
See also
In Spanish: Astatula para niños
