Crystal Springs, Florida facts for kids
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Crystal Springs, Florida
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Crystal Springs
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Location in Pasco County and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Pasco |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.91 sq mi (15.30 km2) |
| • Land | 5.91 sq mi (15.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
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| • Total | 1,268 |
| • Density | 214.70/sq mi (82.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33524
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| Area code(s) | 813 |
| FIPS code | 12-15800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0281137 |
Crystal Springs is a special place in Pasco County, Florida, United States. It is known for its amazing natural spring. This spring is a big source of fresh water. Crystal Springs is also a small community where people live. In 2020, about 1,268 people called Crystal Springs home.
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Where is Crystal Springs?
Crystal Springs is found in Pasco County, Florida. It is a small area of land. The total area is about 5.91 square miles (15.30 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside it.
Who Lives in Crystal Springs?
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| 2020 | 1,268 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,175 people living in Crystal Springs. They lived in 427 homes. About 312 of these were families.
- Many homes had children under 18 living there.
- Most homes were married couples living together.
- About one-fourth of the people were aged 45 to 64.
- The median age was 36 years old. This means half the people were younger and half were older.
Crystal Springs Preserve
The Crystal Springs Preserve is a huge natural area. It covers 525 acres of wilderness. This preserve surrounds the main Crystal Spring. This spring is very powerful. It releases about 30 million gallons of water every single day!
What Can You Do at the Preserve?
A group called the Crystal Springs Foundation runs an educational center here. They offer programs to help people learn about nature. You can explore different ecosystems. There are trails and boardwalks to walk on. You can also visit a wildlife pavilion and a butterfly garden. There is also a nature center to learn more.
The Spring's Water
The Crystal Springs Preserve is privately owned. The spring itself is the source for Zephyrhills Natural Spring Water. This is a popular bottled water brand. The amount of water bottled is very small. It is less than 1% of the total water that flows from the spring each day.
See also
In Spanish: Crystal Springs (Florida) para niños
