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Location
- West Pasco County is situated along the Nature Coast of Florida overlooking the beautiful blue-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
- US Highway 19 runs through the county, which lies just north of Tampa, Clearwater and St. Petersburg. West Pasco is also conveniently located for trips to Walt Disney World, Busch Gardens, Sea World and Universal Studios.
Climate
A temperate climate prevails in West Pasco. You'll enjoy comfortable winters here - January temperatures range in the 60's and summertime hovers near 90 degrees. Gentle Gulf breezes keep things pleasant, a relief from sizzling summer temperatures found elsewhere in the South. West Pasco is less humid than other areas of Florida, however, annual average rainfall is 52.24 inches.
Population
Pasco County claims a population of 389,776. Municipalities located here include: New Port Richey with a population of 16,334; Zephyrhills, population 11,828; Dade City, population 6,615; and Port Richey, which has 3,167 residents.
Pasco County covers 745 square miles.
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