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Haines City, Florida
Nickname(s): 
The Heart of Florida
Location of Haines City in Polk County and Polk County in the state of Florida
Location of Haines City in Polk County and Polk County in the state of Florida
Country  United States
State  Florida
County  Polk
Government
 • Type Council-Manager
Area
 • Total 23.2 km2 (8.9 sq mi)
 • Land 21.5 km2 (8.3 sq mi)
 • Water 1.7 km2 (0.6 sq mi)  7.27%
Elevation
61 m (200 ft)
Population
 (2004)
 • Total 14,530
 • Density 675.9/km2 (1,632.6/sq mi)
 • 2007 estimate
18,748
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
33844 & 33845
Area code(s) 863
FIPS code 12-28400
GNIS feature ID 0283589
Website http://www.ci.haines-city.fl.us

Haines City is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States. As of 2007, the Economic and Business Research at the University of Florida estimated that the city's population was 18,748. Thus making it the third largest city by population in the county.

Parks

New Aquaitcs Center Haines City Lake Eva Park
The new Aquatics Center in the park scheduled to open around July 3rd.

The city went without a public park as both Lake Eva Park and Railroad Park were both undergoing some sort renovations. From July 2008 through July 2009.

Schools

The city has many schools in the area, including Haines City High School.

Notable residents

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See also

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