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East Tampa, Florida
East Tampa, Florida is located in Florida
East Tampa, Florida
East Tampa, Florida
Location in Florida
East Tampa, Florida is located in the United States
East Tampa, Florida
East Tampa, Florida
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Florida
County Hillsborough
Elevation
11 ft (3 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
33619
Area code(s) 813

East Tampa is a community in Hillsborough County, Florida, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own city government. Instead, the county manages it. Part of East Tampa is also located near a place called Gibsonton. The special mail code for East Tampa is 33619.

Where is East Tampa Located?

East Tampa is found in Florida, about 11.8 miles southeast of the big city of Tampa. It's not very high up, only about 11 feet above the ocean's surface.

What are East Tampa's Borders?

East Tampa has some natural and man-made borders. To the south, you'll find the Alafia River and the community of Gibsonton. To the east, there's Interstate 75, a major highway. On the west side, it's bordered by U.S. Highway 41. A main road called Riverview Drive goes right through the middle of East Tampa, running from east to west.

Important Roads in East Tampa

Here are some of the main roads that help people get around East Tampa:

  • Riverview Drive
  • U.S. Highway 41
  • Interstate 75

Schools in East Tampa

Students in East Tampa go to schools that are part of the Hillsborough County Schools system.

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