Lake 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 210,528 people, with a population density of about 220.91 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 953.00 square miles (2,468.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Tavares, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Leesburg.
Geographically, Lake County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Clermont 190 ft and its lowest point at Astor 6 ft. The region operates in the UTC-5.