Gotha, Florida facts for kids
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Gotha, Florida
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Location in Orange County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Orange |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.93 sq mi (5.00 km2) |
| • Land | 1.72 sq mi (4.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,217 |
| • Density | 1,292.71/sq mi (498.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
34734
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| Area code(s) | 407, 689 |
| FIPS code | 12-26900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0283237 |
Gotha is a small community in Orange County, Florida, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined for gathering population data. Gotha is located between the towns of Ocoee and Windermere.
In 2010, about 1,915 people lived in Gotha. This number grew to 2,217 by 2020. Gotha is part of the larger Orlando area. A fun fact about Gotha is that it's the final resting place of the famous painter, Bob Ross, known for his TV show "The Joy of Painting."
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History of Gotha
The town of Gotha has a cool history that dates back to the 1880s. A post office opened there in 1883, helping the community grow.
How Gotha Began
Gotha was officially started in 1885 by a German immigrant named H. A. Hempel. He bought a large piece of land, about 1,000 acres, and planned out the town. He named it Gotha after his hometown in Germany. Hempel Avenue, a main street in Gotha, is named after him.
To attract new residents, Hempel sent out flyers to cities in the northern U.S. and even to Europe. These flyers talked about Florida's warm weather and mild winters. Because of this, many German American families moved to Gotha.
Nehrling Gardens
Gotha is also home to Nehrling Gardens. This beautiful place was created by a plant expert named Henry Nehrling. He developed many different types of plants there.
Geography of Gotha
Gotha is located in a specific spot in Florida, with its coordinates at 28.5317 degrees North and 81.5218 degrees West.
Land and Water Areas
According to official measurements, Gotha covers a total area of about 5.1 square kilometers (or 1.93 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 4.6 square kilometers (1.72 square miles). The rest, about 0.5 square kilometers (0.21 square miles), is water. This means about 10% of Gotha's area is water.
Climate in Gotha
Gotha has a Humid subtropical climate. This means it gets rain all year round. Summers are warm to hot, and winters are mild to warm.
| Climate data for Gotha, FL | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 87.0 (30.6) |
90.0 (32.2) |
92.0 (33.3) |
96.0 (35.6) |
97.0 (36.1) |
100.0 (37.8) |
100.0 (37.8) |
99.0 (37.2) |
97.0 (36.1) |
95.0 (35.0) |
89.0 (31.7) |
90.0 (32.2) |
100.0 (37.8) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 70.9 (21.6) |
73.4 (23.0) |
77.6 (25.3) |
82.5 (28.1) |
88.2 (31.2) |
90.9 (32.7) |
92.0 (33.3) |
91.7 (33.2) |
89.4 (31.9) |
84.4 (29.1) |
78.1 (25.6) |
72.5 (22.5) |
82.6 (28.1) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 59.85 (15.47) |
62.6 (17.0) |
66.65 (19.25) |
71.35 (21.86) |
77.35 (25.19) |
81.5 (27.5) |
82.95 (28.31) |
82.95 (28.31) |
81.1 (27.3) |
75.5 (24.2) |
68.4 (20.2) |
62.35 (16.86) |
72.71 (22.62) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 48.8 (9.3) |
51.8 (11.0) |
55.7 (13.2) |
60.2 (15.7) |
66.5 (19.2) |
72.1 (22.3) |
73.9 (23.3) |
74.2 (23.4) |
72.8 (22.7) |
66.6 (19.2) |
58.7 (14.8) |
52.2 (11.2) |
62.8 (17.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 24.0 (−4.4) |
28.0 (−2.2) |
31.0 (−0.6) |
40.0 (4.4) |
52.0 (11.1) |
60.0 (15.6) |
67.0 (19.4) |
64.0 (17.8) |
56.0 (13.3) |
43.0 (6.1) |
29.0 (−1.7) |
20.0 (−6.7) |
20.0 (−6.7) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.7 (69) |
2.6 (66) |
3.9 (99) |
2.5 (64) |
3.3 (84) |
8.2 (210) |
7.1 (180) |
7.6 (190) |
5.7 (140) |
3.0 (76) |
2.2 (56) |
2.7 (69) |
51.5 (1,303) |
| Average precipitation days | 6.6 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 5.4 | 6.8 | 14.6 | 15.4 | 16.2 | 12.5 | 7.7 | 5.9 | 6.2 | 111.3 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 71.5 | 69.5 | 67.5 | 66.5 | 67.5 | 74.0 | 76.5 | 79.0 | 78.5 | 74.5 | 72.0 | 72.5 | 72.5 |
| Average dew point °F (°C) | 51.0 (10.6) |
51.0 (10.6) |
54.0 (12.2) |
59.0 (15.0) |
64.0 (17.8) |
70.0 (21.1) |
72.0 (22.2) |
73.0 (22.8) |
71.0 (21.7) |
65.0 (18.3) |
57.0 (13.9) |
52.0 (11.1) |
61.6 (16.4) |
| Average ultraviolet index | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
Population and People
Gotha has seen its population grow quite a bit over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 1,915 | — | |
| 2020 | 2,313 | 20.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 731 people living in Gotha. By 2020, this number had increased to 2,313 people. This shows that more and more people are choosing to live in this community.
Gotha is a diverse place, with people from many different backgrounds living there. The community includes people of White, African American, Native American, and Asian heritage. Also, a good number of people identify as Hispanic or Latino.
Education
Students in Gotha attend schools that are part of Orange County Public Schools.
- Younger students go to Thornebrooke Elementary School.
- Middle schoolers attend Gotha Middle School.
- Older students go to Olympia High School.
See also
In Spanish: Gotha (Florida) para niños
