DeSoto County, Florida

county in Florida, United States

DeSoto County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2020, 33,976 people lived there.[1] DeSoto County was formed in 1887.

DeSoto County
DeSoto County Courthouse
DeSoto County Courthouse
Official seal of DeSoto County
Map of Florida highlighting DeSoto County
Location within the U.S. state of Florida
Map of the United States highlighting Florida
Florida's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 27°11′N 81°49′W / 27.19°N 81.81°W / 27.19; -81.81
Country United States
State Florida
FoundedMay 19, 1887
Named forHernando de Soto
SeatArcadia
Largest cityArcadia
Area
 • Total639 sq mi (1,660 km2)
 • Land637 sq mi (1,650 km2)
 • Water2.4 sq mi (6 km2)  0.4%
Population
 • Total33,976
 • Density55/sq mi (21/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Websitewww.desotobocc.com

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: DeSoto County, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 10, 2023.