Punta Gorda, Florida
Punta Gorda: City in Charlotte County, Florida, United States
About
Punta Gorda is a city located in the county of Charlotte in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 16,641 and a population density of 304 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 20,698 inhabitants.
The city was created 142 years ago in 1881.
Quick Facts about Punta Gorda
| Population : | 20,698 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Florida (United States) |
| County : | Charlotte County |
| Postal code : | 33900–33999 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 941 |
| Area : | 54.81 km2 |
| Altitude : | 6,099 feet / 1859 meters |
| Capital city : | Punta Gorda is capital of Charlotte County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1882 (142 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 04:27:49 (23rd November 2024) |
| Density : | 378 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 19.6% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Punta Gorda is located at 26°55'47"N 82°2'43"W (26.9297800, -82.0453700).
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Official website of Punta Gorda
Demographics
The population of Punta Gorda increased by 19.6% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 16,641 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,140 | 2.91% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,376 | 1.36% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,623 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,026 | 2.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,552 | 2.84% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,195 | 3.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,684 | 2.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,014 | 1.65% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,369 | 1.74% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,698 | 1.59% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Punta Gorda
1 Gilchrist Park
400 W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Laishley Park
Punta Gorda, FL 33950, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Ponce De Leon Park
3400 Ponce de Leon Pkwy, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Peace River Wildlife Center
3400 Ponce de Leon Pkwy, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Fred C. Babcock/Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area
29200 Tuckers Grade, Punta Gorda, FL 33955, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Punta Gorda
1 Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
1451 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Beef 'O' Brady's
1105 Taylor Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
24471 Sandhill Blvd, Punta Gorda, FL 33983, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Dunkin'
2517 Tamiami Trail Unit A, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Dunkin'
900 Kings Hwy, Punta Gorda, FL 33980, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Punta Gorda
1 Four Points by Sheraton Punta Gorda Harborside
33 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 The Wyvern Hotel Punta Gorda- an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
101 E Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 SpringHill Suites by Marriott Punta Gorda Harborside
101 Harborside Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 I Make Travel Easy - Travel Agency
130 E Marion Ave Unit 510333, Punta Gorda, FL 33951, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Punta Gorda
1 Punta Gorda City Hall
326 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 ➦ Show Map
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2 Punta Gorda City Hall Annex
126 Harvey St, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 ➦ Show Map
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3 Punta Gorda City Clerk
326 W Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Punta Gorda (5)
People born in Punta Gorda, including jazz trumpeter Arthur Parker Whetsol, association football player Jeannette Dyer, Thai bicycle racer Amanda Mildred Carr, .
List
- MacGyver the Lizard (Lizard and Internet celebrity) he was born in 04/07/2012
- Jake Noll (American baseball player) he was born in 08/03/1994
Schools in Punta Gorda
College & universities near Punta Gorda, FL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 132976 | Charlotte Technical College | Port Charlotte (FL) | 33948-3399 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Punta Gorda, FL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCH | Port Charlotte, Florida | 909 King Highway | BUS |
| FTM | Fort Myers, Florida | 6050 Plaza Drive | BUS |
| SRA | Sarasota, Florida | 1993 Main Street | BUS |
| BDT | Bradenton, Florida | 1115 Manatee Avenue West | BUS |
| SBG | Sebring | 601 East Center St | RAIL |
Post offices near Punta Gorda
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Punta Gorda Post Office | Punta Gorda (FL) | 33950 |
Other cities in Charlotte County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Charlotte County , FL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Port Charlotte | 54,392 | A city in Charlotte County, Florida. |
| Punta Gorda Isles | 18,306 | City in Charlotte County, Florida, United States of America |
| Charlotte Harbor | 3,714 | Census designated place |
| Rotonda West | 3,435 | Census designated place |
| Harbour Heights | 2,987 | Census designated place |
| Charlotte Park | 2,325 | Census-designated place in Charlotte County, Florida |
| Manasota Key | 1,229 | Census-designated place in Charlotte County, Florida |
Distance to Other Cities
Punta Gorda distances to largest Florida cities
