Orangetree, Florida facts for kids
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Orangetree, Florida
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Location in Collier County and the state of Florida
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 Orangetree, Florida
Location in Florida
Orangetree, Florida
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Collier |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.41 sq mi (11.43 km2) |
| • Land | 3.64 sq mi (9.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.78 sq mi (2.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,896 |
| • Density | 1,621.12/sq mi (625.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
34120
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| Area code(s) | 239 |
| FIPS code | 12-52162 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853271 |
Orangetree is a place in Collier County, Florida, in the United States. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one. The government counts the people living there for the census.
In 2020, about 5,896 people lived in Orangetree. This number grew quite a bit from 2010, when there were 4,406 residents. Orangetree is also part of the larger Naples and Marco Island area.
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Where is Orangetree Located?
Orangetree is found in the northeastern part of Collier County. It is about 23 miles (37 kilometers) northeast of downtown Naples.
The total area of Orangetree is about 4.4 square miles (11.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 3.6 square miles (9.9 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Orangetree?
The number of people living in Orangetree has grown over the years.
- In 2000, there were 950 people.
- By 2010, the population grew to 4,406.
- In 2020, the population reached 5,896 people.
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,896 people living in Orangetree. These people lived in 1,521 households, with 1,339 of these being families. Many different kinds of people live in Orangetree.
Schools in Orangetree
The public schools in Orangetree are managed by the District School Board of Collier County. Students living in Orangetree go to specific schools. These include Corkscrew Elementary School and Corkscrew Middle School. For high school, students attend Palmetto Ridge High School. All these schools are located right in Orangetree.
Amazing Lightning in Orangetree
Did you know that Orangetree is known for something special about its weather? In 2016, scientists announced that Orangetree gets more lightning than any other place in the United States!
Each year, there are around 200 flashes of lightning for every square mile in Orangetree. That's a lot of lightning!
See also
In Spanish: Orangetree para niños
