Hendry County, Florida
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Hendry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the census of 2000, there were 36,210 people, 10,850 households, and 8,137 families residing in the county. The U.S. Census Bureau 2007 estimate for the county was 39,611. The county seat is LaBelle, Florida.

The county has a total area of 1,190 square miles (3,082 km²), of which, 1,153 square miles (2,985 km²) of it is land and 37 square miles (96 km²) of it (3.13%) is water.

Hendry County was created in 1923. It was named for Major Francis A. Hendry, one of the first settlers.

Incorporated Cities:

Unincorporated Areas: Harlem | Port La Belle | Felda

Source: Wikipedia - Hendry County, Florida

 
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Hendry County, Florida

Founded: May 11, 1923

County Seat: LaBelle

Total Area: 1,190 Square Miles

2000 Population: 36,210

Time Zone: Eastern

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