Pinellas County, Florida

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Pinellas County
Clearwater Beach
Clearwater Beach
Official logo of Pinellas County
Map of Florida highlighting Pinellas County
Location within the U.S. state of Florida
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Florida's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 27°54′N 82°44′W / 27.9°N 82.74°W / 27.9; -82.74
Country United States
State Florida
FoundedJanuary 1, 1912
Named forSpanish Punta Piñal ("Point of Pines")
SeatClearwater
Largest citySt. Petersburg
Area
 • Total608 sq mi (1,570 km2)
 • Land274 sq mi (710 km2)
 • Water334 sq mi (870 km2)  55.0%
Population
 • Total959,107
 • Density3,491/sq mi (1,348/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Websitewww.pinellas.gov

Pinellas County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. Pinellas County was created in 1911.

References[change | change source]

  1. "QuickFacts: Pinellas County, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 15, 2023.