Belle Isle, Florida facts for kids
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Belle Isle, Florida
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| City of Belle Isle | ||
Belle Isle City Hall
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Location in Orange County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Florida |
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| County | Orange | |
| Incorporated (Town) | October 21, 1924 | |
| Disnincorporated | 1928 | |
| Reincorporated (City) | 1954 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Council–Manager | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.18 sq mi (13.42 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.40 sq mi (6.22 km2) | |
| • Water | 2.78 sq mi (7.21 km2) | |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 7,032 | |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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7,171 | |
| • Density | 2,930.00/sq mi (1,131.41/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP codes |
32809, 32812
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| Area codes | 407, 689 | |
| FIPS code | 12-05300 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403838 | |
Belle Isle is a city located in Orange County, Florida, in the United States. It's part of the larger Orlando area. In 2020, about 7,032 people lived there. Belle Isle is known for its beautiful lakes, especially Lake Conway.
History of Belle Isle
The area where Belle Isle is located was first home to the Timucua people around the 800s.
The first official government for Belle Isle was set up in 1924. C. H. Hoffner was the community's first mayor. This early government lasted until 1928, when it stopped operating. Belle Isle was then re-established as a city in 1954, and it has been running continuously ever since.
Since 2003, Belle Isle has used a council-manager government. This means that the mayor's job is mostly ceremonial, like a leader who represents the city but doesn't make all the daily decisions. Instead, a city manager handles the day-to-day operations. Seven commissioners are chosen by voters to represent different areas of the city on the city council. All these elected officials serve for three years and do not get paid for their work.
In 2009, the City of Belle Isle started its own police department. Before this, the Orange County Sheriff was in charge of policing the area. Creating its own police department almost doubled the number of city employees, growing from 11 to 20 people.
Geography and Location
Belle Isle covers a total area of about 5.18 square miles (13.42 square kilometers). About 2.40 square miles (6.22 square kilometers) of this is land, and 2.78 square miles (7.21 square kilometers) is water. This means a large part of the city is covered by water!
The city of Belle Isle is very close to Orlando International Airport, located only three miles northwest of it. The big city of Orlando is just five miles north. Belle Isle is also home to Lake Conway, which is one of the largest lakes in the greater Orlando area. A part of Little Lake Conway, another significant lake, is also within Belle Isle.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 160 | — | |
| 1940 | 178 | 11.3% | |
| 1960 | 2,344 | — | |
| 1970 | 2,705 | 15.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,848 | 5.3% | |
| 1990 | 5,272 | 85.1% | |
| 2000 | 5,531 | 4.9% | |
| 2010 | 5,988 | 8.3% | |
| 2020 | 7,032 | 17.4% | |
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According to the 2020 United States census, there were 7,032 people living in Belle Isle. These people made up 2,647 households, with 2,075 of those being families.
In the 2010 United States census, there were 5,988 people, 2,277 households, and 1,671 families living in the city. The population has grown steadily over the years, showing more people are choosing to live in Belle Isle.
See also
In Spanish: Belle Isle para niños
