Holly Hill, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Holly Hill, Florida
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| City of Holly Hill | ||
The Holly Hill City Hall in 2007.
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Location in Volusia County and the state of Florida
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 Holly Hill, Florida
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Florida |
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| County |  Volusia |
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| Incorporated (city) | July 1, 1901 | |
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| • Type | Commission-Manager | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.52 sq mi (11.72 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.96 sq mi (10.26 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) | |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,958 | |
| • Density | 3,272.22/sq mi (1,263.51/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
32117
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| Area code(s) | 386 | |
| FIPS code | 12-31350 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0284170 | |
| Website | https://www.hollyhillfl.org | |
Holly Hill is a city located in Volusia County, Florida, in the United States. It's special because it's entirely on the mainland of Florida. Unlike its neighbors, Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach, Holly Hill doesn't include any part of the barrier island across the Halifax River. In 2020, about 12,958 people lived there.
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Geography of Holly Hill
Holly Hill is found at specific coordinates: 29.243808 degrees North and 81.046476 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The city covers a total area of about 4.5 square miles (11.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.9 square miles (10.2 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.6 square miles (1.5 square kilometers), is water.
History of Holly Hill
Holly Hill officially became a city on July 1, 1901. The main reason people wanted to make it a city was to control livestock. They wanted to make sure that local owners kept their razorback hogs fenced in.
Population and People
The number of people living in Holly Hill has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown:
- In 1910, only 207 people lived in Holly Hill.
- By 1950, the population had grown to 3,232.
- In 1980, it reached 9,953 people.
- The 2020 census counted 12,958 residents in the city.
In 2020, there were 12,958 people living in Holly Hill. These people lived in 5,530 households, and 2,695 of these were families.
Famous People from Holly Hill
Some interesting people have connections to Holly Hill:
- Dimitri Diatchenko: An actor who was known for his roles in movies and TV shows.
- Larry Flynn: A racing driver who competed in various races.
- William S. McCoy: He lived and worked in Holly Hill. He was a skilled builder of yachts before he became involved in rum-running.
See also
In Spanish: Holly Hill (Florida) para niños
