Hillsborough County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 998,948 people, with a population density of about 950.47 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 1,051.00 square miles (2,722.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Tampa, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Tampa.
Geographically, Hillsborough County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Plant City 130 ft and its lowest point at Apollo Beach 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-5.