Sweetwater Creek, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sweetwater Creek, Florida
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 Sweetwater Creek, Florida
Location in Florida
Sweetwater Creek, Florida
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Hillsborough |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33634
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Sweetwater Creek is a small community located in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own city government. Instead, it is managed by the county.
Sweetwater Creek is part of a larger area called Town 'n' Country. This bigger area is a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area created by the U.S. Census Bureau for counting people. The ZIP code for Sweetwater Creek is 33634.
Counting People in Sweetwater Creek
In 1970, the U.S. Census Bureau counted Sweetwater Creek as its own "unincorporated place." At that time, it included much of the Town 'n' Country area. The population of Sweetwater Creek in 1970 was 19,453 people.
Where is Sweetwater Creek?
Sweetwater Creek is located in Florida, about eight miles northwest of the city of Tampa. You can find it near 28 degrees north latitude and 82.6 degrees west longitude. The community sits about 7 feet (2.1 meters) above sea level. This means it is very close to the ocean's surface.
Schools in the Area
Students living in Sweetwater Creek attend schools run by Hillsborough County Schools. This school district serves many communities in Hillsborough County.
