Haines City facts for kids
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Haines City, Florida
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Nickname(s):
The Heart of Florida
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Location of Haines City in Polk County and Polk County in the state of Florida
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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)
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• 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
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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.
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Parks
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
- Wayne Gandy - NFL star for the Atlanta Falcons, born and raised in Haines City.
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See also
In Spanish: Haines City para niños
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