Map of Seminole County, Florida

Seminole County (/ˈsɛmɪnoʊl/, SEM-i-nohl) is a county located in the central portion of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 470,856, making it the 13th-most populated county in Florida. Its county seat and largest city is Sanford. Seminole County is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Seminole County overview:
Name:	Seminole County
FIPS code:	12-117
State:	Florida
Founded:	April 25, 1913
Named for:	Seminole people
Seat:	Sanford
Largest city:	Sanford
Total Area:	345 sq mi (890 km²)
Land Area:	309 sq mi (800 km²)
Total Population:	470,856
Population Density:	1,524/sq mi (588.6/km²)
Time zone:	UTC−5 (Eastern)
Summer Time Zone (DST):	UTC−4 (EDT)
Website:	www.seminolecountyfl.gov

Seminole County location map. Where is Seminole County?

Seminole County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Seminole County. — Location of Seminole County in the the United States.

Seminole County location on the Florida map. Where is Seminole County. — Location of Seminole County in Florida.

History

On July 21, 1821, two counties formed Florida: Escambia to the west and St. Johns to the east. In 1824, the area to the south of St. Johns County was designated Mosquito County, with its seat at Enterprise. The county’s name was changed to Orange County in 1845 when Florida became a state, and over the next 70 years several other counties were created. Seminole County was one of the last to split.

Seminole County was created on April 25, 1913, out of the northern portion of Orange County by the Florida Legislature. It was named for the Seminole people who historically lived throughout the area. The name “Seminole” is thought to be derived from the Spanish word cimarron, meaning “wild” or “runaway.”

Seminole County Road Map

Seminole CountyStreet Map. — Street map of Seminole County, Florida. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)

Seminole CountyMap — Seminole Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an area of 345 square miles (890 km), of which 309 square miles (800 km) is land and 36 square miles (93 km) (10.4%) is water. It is Florida’s fourth-smallest county by land area and third-smallest by total area.

Seminole County’s location between Volusia County and Orange County has made it one of Florida’s fastest-growing counties. The Greater Orlando Metropolitan District which includes Seminole, Osceola, and the surrounding counties of Lake and Orange counties, together with neighboring Volusia and Brevard counties create a viable, progressive, and diverse setting for economic growth and residential development.