Hendry County, Florida

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Hendry County
The Hendry County Courthouse in LaBelle in 2010.
The Hendry County Courthouse in LaBelle in 2010.
Official seal of Hendry County
Map of Florida highlighting Hendry County
Location within the U.S. state of Florida
Map of the United States highlighting Florida
Florida's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 26°33′N 81°10′W / 26.55°N 81.17°W / 26.55; -81.17
Country United States
State Florida
FoundedMay 11, 1923
Named forFrancis A. Hendry
SeatLaBelle
Largest cityClewiston
Area
 • Total1,190 sq mi (3,100 km2)
 • Land1,153 sq mi (2,990 km2)
 • Water37 sq mi (100 km2)  3.1%
Population
 • Total39,619
 • Density33/sq mi (13/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Websitewww.hendryfla.net

Hendry County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida, and was formed on February 4, 1832. As of 2020, 39,619 people lived there.[1] Hendry County's seat is La Belle.

References[change | change source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Hendry County, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 10, 2023.

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