Holiday, Florida facts for kids
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Holiday, Florida
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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 | 5.70 sq mi (14.76 km2) |
| • Land | 5.35 sq mi (13.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 24,939 |
| • Density | 4,662.37/sq mi (1,800.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
34690-34691
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| Area code(s) | 727 |
| FIPS code | 12-31075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0284144 |
Holiday is a special kind of community in Pasco County, Florida, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city with its own local government. Holiday is part of the larger Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2020, about 24,939 people lived there.
The name "Holiday" came about in the early 1960s. A man named William W. Boyd, who was in charge of a bank, saw the name "Holiday Drive" on a map. This was near where a new bank branch was going to be built. He liked the name so much that he suggested it for the new branch. Later, he worked to get the whole community named Holiday.
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Geography of Holiday
Holiday is located in the western part of Florida. It sits northwest of Tampa Bay, right on the Gulf of Mexico. Its exact location is 28°11′2″N 82°44′34″W / 28.18389°N 82.74278°W.
People in Holiday
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 18,392 | — | |
| 1990 | 19,360 | 5.3% | |
| 2000 | 21,904 | 13.1% | |
| 2010 | 22,403 | 2.3% | |
| 2020 | 24,939 | 11.3% | |
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In 2010, there were 22,403 people living in Holiday. These people lived in 9,505 homes. On average, about 2.31 people lived in each home. Most homes (73.8%) were owned by the people living in them.
The population of Holiday includes people of all ages. In 2010, about 20% of the people were under 18 years old. Also, about 21.2% of the people were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the population (51.4%) was female.
Many adults in Holiday have finished high school. About 82.4% of people aged 25 or older had a high school diploma or higher. About 10.1% of people aged 25 or older had a bachelor's degree or higher. Holiday is also home to 2,887 veterans.
Important Buildings and Services
Holiday has some important structures that help the community.
- Holiday Pacific and Southern Tower: This is a very tall antenna tower. It stands at 1,538 feet, making it one of the tallest structures on the west coast of Florida. You can see a picture of it here: antenna tower.
- Duke Energy Power Plant (Anclote Power Plant): This power plant helps provide electricity. It is located at 1729 Baillies Bluff Road, Holiday, FL 34691.
Holiday's Neighbors and Areas
Holiday has several neighbors. To the south, it borders the City of Tarpon Springs and the Pinellas County Line. To the west is the Gulf of Mexico, where you can find parks like Anclote River Park, Gulf Park, and Key Vista Park. To the north, Holiday borders the city of New Port Richey, and to the east is the community of Trinity.
Holiday is made up of many smaller areas, or neighborhoods. Some of these include:
- Aloha Gardens
- Baillies Bluff
- Beacon Square
- Colonial Hills
- Crest Ridge Gardens
- Forest Hills
- Forest Hills East
- Gulf Trace
- Gulf Winds
- Holiday Lake Estates
- Holiday Lake Villas
- Holiday Lake West
- Key Vista
- La Villa Gardens
- Sand Bay
- Westwood
Schools in Holiday
Students in Holiday attend schools that are part of the Pasco County School System.
There are three elementary schools in Holiday:
- Gulfside Elementary School
- Sunray Elementary
- Gulf Trace Elementary School
There is one middle school:
- Paul R. Smith Middle School: This school is named after Paul Ray Smith. He was a brave soldier in the United States Army who received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the invasion of Iraq in 2003.
There is one high school:
- Anclote High School: This high school gets its name from the nearby Anclote River.
Holiday also has private schools:
- Web of Wisdom: This school serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It is located at 5238 Mile Stretch Dr, Holiday, FL 34690.
- World of Knowledge, a Montessori School: This school teaches students from pre-kindergarten up to 12th grade. It is located at 1935 Abacus Road, Holiday, Florida 34690.
See also
In Spanish: Holiday (Florida) para niños
