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Orlando Florida
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Orlando sits in the sunshine, both literally and
figuratively. Thanks to its status as one of the world's
premier leisure destinations, it's one of the
fastest-growing cities in the U.S. Its cleanliness,
friendliness and climate make it a popular getaway for
families, honeymooners, seniors and solo travelers, all
of whom immerse themselves in the city's theme-park
version of the whole wide world. Orlando has become a
major city in its own right with a rapidly expanding
economy and home-grown entertainment centers.
- Founded: 1857 (incorporated 1875)
- Head Official: Mayor Buddy Dyer (I)
(since 2003)
- City Population
- 1980: 128,291
- 1990: 164,674
- 2000: 185,951
- 2003 estimate: 199,336
- Percent change, 1990–2000: 12.9%
- U.S. rank in 1980: 124th
- U.S. rank in 1990: 104th (State rank:
6th)
- U.S. rank in 2000: 122nd (State rank:
6th)
- Metropolitan Area Population
- 1980: 805,000
- 1990: 1,224,844
- 2000: 1,644,561
- Percent change, 1990–2000: 34.2%
- U.S. rank in 1980: 51st
- U.S. rank in 1990: 37th
- U.S. rank in 2000: 27th
- Area: 94 square miles (2000)
- Elevation: 127 feet above sea level
(average)
- Average Annual Temperature: 72.8° F
- Average Annual Precipitation: 48.35
inches
- Major Economic Sectors: tourism,
software, film and television production, aviation
and aerospace, biotechnology
- Unemployment rate: 3.8% (December 2004)
- Per Capita Income: $21,216 (1999)
- 2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 21,133
- Major Colleges and Universities:
University of Central Florida, Rollins College
- Daily Newspaper: Orlando Sentinel
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