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Astatula, Florida
Town of Astatula
Astatula Town Hall & Police Department
Astatula Town Hall & Police Department
Location in Lake County, Florida
Location in Lake County, Florida
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
 (2020)
 • 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
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 / 28.70639; -81.73472. 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:

Historical population
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

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.

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