Lithia, Florida
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Lithia is an unincorporated community
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...

 in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County, Florida
As of the census of 2000, there were 998,948 people, 391,357 households, and 255,164 families residing in the county. The population density was 951 people per square mile . There were 425,962 housing units at an average density of 405 per square mile...

, Florida
Florida
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, United States
United States
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. It is a suburb of Tampa
Tampa, Florida
Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....

 and has a population of 8,527. The zip code is 33547. The area code is 813
Area code 813
Area code 813 is the telephone numbering plan code for the city of Tampa, Florida, and surrounding areas such as Zephyrhills and Oldsmar.-Description:...

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Description

Lithia is a small community and home to Alderman's Ford Park.

The community has a rich history in agriculture, saw mills, and phosphate mining. In the late 1990s, Newland Communities purchased 3,000 acres (12 km2) to develop Fishhawk
Fish Hawk, Florida
Fish Hawk is an unincorporated census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. As of the 2010 census, the community had a total population of 14,087.-Geography:Fish Hawk is located at ....

 Ranch " formerly a ranch", Fishhawk Trails was developed by another company, more public works and retail stores are currently in the development.

A new subdivision Lake Hutto, is also currently in the process of being developed. Lake Hutto " formerly a ranch" will consist of a 1129 acres (4.6 km²) property and about 3,560 new homes, along with new retail stores and office spaces.

Geography

Lithia is located at (27.85, -82.19); or about 18 miles (29 km) ESE of Tampa
Tampa, Florida
Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....

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External links



  • http://33547.us/
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