Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida facts for kids
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Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida
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| Town of Howey-in-the-Hills | |
Howey Mansion, original home of the town's founder
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Location in Lake County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Lake |
| Incorporated (Town of Howey) | May 8, 1925 |
| Incorporated (Town of Howey-in-the-Hills) | 1927 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.67 sq mi (9.51 km2) |
| • Land | 3.16 sq mi (8.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2) |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
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| • Total | 1,643 |
| • Density | 519.77/sq mi (200.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
34737
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| Area code(s) | 352 |
| FIPS code | 12-32775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405870 |
Howey-in-the-Hills is a small town in Lake County, Florida, United States. In 2020, about 1,643 people lived there. It is part of the larger Orlando area.
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History of Howey-in-the-Hills
The town of Howey-in-the-Hills was started by William John Howey. He was a person who grew citrus fruits and also developed land.
On May 8, 1925, the town was officially formed. It was first called the Town of Howey. Two years later, in 1927, its name was changed. The new name, Town of Howey-in-the-Hills, shows that the town is located among rolling hills.
Did you know that the very first factory in Florida to make citrus juice was built here? William John Howey built it in 1921.
Geography of Howey-in-the-Hills
Howey-in-the-Hills is located in the middle of Lake County, Florida. You can find it on the western side of Little Lake Harris. This lake is connected to a bigger lake called Lake Harris.
The town is next to a community called Yalaha to the northwest. Florida State Road 19 goes through the town. People living there know it as Palm Avenue.
This road goes north for about 8 miles to Tavares. Tavares is the main city for Lake County. If you go south on State Road 19, you will reach Groveland in about 13 miles.
The total area of Howey-in-the-Hills is about 3.67 square miles (9.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 3.16 square miles (8.19 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.51 square miles (1.32 square kilometers), is water.
Climate in Howey-in-the-Hills
The weather in Howey-in-the-Hills has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild, meaning they are not too cold. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 338 | — | |
| 1940 | 203 | −39.9% | |
| 1950 | 188 | −7.4% | |
| 1960 | 402 | 113.8% | |
| 1970 | 466 | 15.9% | |
| 1980 | 626 | 34.3% | |
| 1990 | 724 | 15.7% | |
| 2000 | 956 | 32.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,098 | 14.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,643 | 49.6% | |
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The population of Howey-in-the-Hills has grown over the years. In 2010, there were 1,098 people living in the town. By 2020, the population had increased to 1,643 people.
In 2020, there were 1,643 people living in the town. These people lived in 715 households, and 547 of these were families.
See also
In Spanish: Howey-in-the-Hills para niños
