Wauchula, County seat in central Hardee County, Florida
Wauchula is the administrative center of Hardee County, situated in the heart of central Florida. The town serves as the focal point for the surrounding rural area and its farming communities.
The town was founded in the early 1900s and grew as a trading center for the farming region. It became the administrative heart of the county and has remained an important local hub throughout the decades.
The Center for Great Apes in Wauchula functions as a sanctuary dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of rescued orangutans and chimpanzees.
The town has a small airport nearby that welcomes various aircraft and serves those arriving by plane. A car is helpful for getting around, since things are spread out across the area.
The region was once famous worldwide for cucumber production and proudly held the title of cucumber capital of the world. Over time, agricultural focus shifted to citrus crops, transforming the area's economic direction.
Location: Hardee County
Inception: 1902
Elevation above the sea: 34 m
Website: http://cityofwauchula.com
GPS coordinates: 27.54611,-81.81444
Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:05
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