Wauchula, County seat in central Hardee County, Florida
The city of Wauchula spans 3.3 square miles of land area with an elevation of 34 meters above sea level in north-central Florida.
Hurricane Charley struck Wauchula in August 2004, causing damages exceeding 750 million dollars with sustained winds reaching 140 miles per hour.
The Center for Great Apes in Wauchula functions as a sanctuary dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of rescued orangutans and chimpanzees.
The Wauchula Municipal Airport, located 5 miles southwest of downtown, serves the region with facilities for medium-sized jet aircraft operations.
Once recognized as the cucumber capital of the world, Wauchula has transformed its agricultural focus toward citrus production in recent decades.
Location: Hardee County
Inception: 1902
Elevation above the sea: 34 m
Website: http://cityofwauchula.com
GPS coordinates: 27.54611,-81.81444
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:55
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