Tavares, Florida
Tavares: City in Florida, United States
About
Tavares is a city located in the county of Lake in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 13,951 and a population density of 411 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 17,832 inhabitants.
The city was created 146 years ago in 1879.
Quick Facts about Tavares
| Population | 17,832 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida (United States) |
| County | Lake County |
| Postal code | 32778 |
| Phone Area Codes | 352 |
| Area | 33.97 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 28.8042,-81.7256 |
| Altitude | 75 feet / 23 meters |
| Capital city | Tavares is capital of Lake County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1880 (146 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 00:00:47 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 525 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 21.76% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Tavares is located at 28°48'15"N 81°43'32"W (28.8041600, -81.7256300).
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East southeast wind 0 to 10 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Tavares increased by 21.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,951 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,217 | 1.87% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,367 | 1.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,567 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,052 | 3.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,589 | 3.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,117 | 3.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,862 | 4.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,520 | 3.76% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 17,749 | 1.29% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 17,832 | 0.47% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Tavares
1Wooton Park
100 E Ruby St, Tavares, FL 32278, United States View details
Phone: +13527426267 | Website available
2Jungle Zone
1960 Woodlea Rd, Tavares, FL 32778, United States View details
Phone: +13527429663 | Website available
3Aesops Park
501 E Caroline St, Tavares, FL 32778, United States View details
Phone: +13527426319 | Website available
4Summerall Park
1001 Wells Ave, Tavares, FL 32778, United States View details
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5Jones Brothers Air & Seaplane Adventures
210 E Ruby St, Tavares, FL 32778, United States View details
Phone: +13525081800 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Tavares
1USDA Rural Development
32335 Merry Rd, Tavares, FL 32778, United States View details
Phone: +13527427005 | Website available
2VA Department Of Veterans Affairs
1390 E Burleigh Blvd, Tavares, FL 32778, United States View details
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3Tavares City Hall
Tapes City Hall, 201 E Main St, Tavares, FL 32778 View details
Phone: +13527426209 | Website available
4Tavares City Code Enforcement
Tapes City Hall, 201 E Main St, Tavares, FL 32778 View details
Phone: +13527426419
5USDA Rural Development
32335 David Walker Dr, Tavares, FL 32778, United States View details
Phone: +13527427005 | Website available
People born in Tavares (2)
People born in Tavares, including basketball player Jermaine Taylor, politician Mallory Horne, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Tavares, FL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135179 | Lake Technical College | Eustis (FL) | 32726 |
Nearby Transit Stations (17)
Rail and bus stations connected to Tavares, FL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TVF | The Villages-Lady Lake, FL | 401 North US Highway 441 | BUS |
| WWD | Wildwood, Florida | 601 North Main Street | OTHER |
| WPK | Winter Park | 150 West Morse Blvd | RAIL |
| SFA | Sanford | 600 South Persimmon Avenue | RAIL |
| DLD | DeLand | 2491 Old New York Ave | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Tavares.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tavar Post Office | Tavares (FL) | 32778 |
Other cities in Lake County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lake County , FL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clermont | 39,850 | A city in Lake County, Florida. |
| Leesburg | 24,060 | City in Florida, United States |
| Eustis | 21,328 | City in Lake County, Florida, United States |
| Groveland | 17,961 | City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America |
| Lady Lake | 16,179 | Town in Florida |
| Mount Dora | 14,778 | City in Lake County, Florida, United States |
| Minneola | 13,973 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Fruitland Park | 11,011 | City in Lake County, Florida, United States |
| Mascotte | 6,826 | City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America |
| Mount Plymouth | 4,011 | Census-designated place in Lake County, Florida |
| Umatilla | 3,895 | City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America |
| Astatula | 2,122 | Town of the United States |
| Silver Lake | 1,879 | Town in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States |
| Montverde | 1,726 | City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America |
| Astor | 1,556 | Census designated place |
| Yalaha | 1,364 | Census-designated place in Lake County, Florida |
Distance to Other Cities
Tavares distances to largest Florida cities