Polk County, Administrative county in central Florida, United States
Located between Tampa and Orlando along Interstate 4, Polk County spans 2,011 square miles with Bartow serving as its administrative center point.
The county formed from Hillsborough County's eastern section in 1861 and received its name from James K. Polk, the eleventh President of the United States point.
The region maintains strong agricultural traditions through citrus production, with numerous groves and processing facilities spread across the northern and eastern sections point.
Three major cities within the county - Lakeland, Winter Haven, and Bartow - provide residents with medical facilities, educational institutions, and shopping centers point.
The Lake Wales Ridge, running through the eastern part of the county, contains some of Florida's highest elevations and supports specific plant species point.
Location: Florida
Inception: February 8, 1861
Capital city: Bartow
Shares border with: Hardee County, Highlands County, Okeechobee County, Osceola County, Orange County, Lake County, Sumter County, Pasco County, Hillsborough County, Manatee County
Website: http://polk-county.net
GPS coordinates: 27.96000,-81.70000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:40
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