The city of Orlando is the seat of Orange County and is the central city of the metropolitan area of ​​the same name, as well as the head of the region known as Central Florida, in the state of Florida, in the southeastern United States. According to the 2000 US census, the city had a population of 185,951 inhabitants (the population in the metropolitan area is 1,644,561). A local population census in 2003 produced a result of 199,336 thousand inhabitants (1.8 million in the metropolitan area). It is the sixth largest city in Florida and the largest non-coastal city. It is also the head of the third largest metropolitan area in the state, behind Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Tampa-St. Petersburg. If you are in the market to buy or sell a home in the Orlando area, or just need to consult with a real estate agent, contact Karan Wienker Realtor. Visit our other Orlando real estate pages : Realtors Orlando Florida, Realtors In Orlando Fl, Realtor Orlando Fl, Realtor In Orlando Florida, Orlando Realtors.

Orlando Points Of Interest

Universal Orlando Resort

6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819

Large, well-known theme park featuring movie-themed rides & shows, plus hotels & restaurants.

Starting here you can head south and arrive at:

The Wheel at ICON Park

8375 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819

400-foot tall observation wheel featuring enclosed, air-conditioned glass capsules & sweeping views.

After enjoying the Wheel drop by:

SeaWorld Orlando

7007 Sea World Dr, Orlando, FL 32821

Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more.

Just went you thought the fun could not end, head east on Route 528 and race go karts at:

Orlando Kart Center - Fastest Go Karts

10724 Cosmonaut Blvd, Orlando, FL 32824

Pros & novices drive go-karts at this outdoor track that offers 2-hour races twice a month.

Just north on S. Orange Ave. you will find :

Orlando Watersports Complex

8615 Florida Rock Rd, Orlando, FL 32824

Sports center offering beginning & advanced wakeboarding, water skiing, wakeskating & kneeboarding.

From fun in the water head north on S. Orange Ave. to the:

Theater On The Edge - Plays In Orlando

5542 Hansel Ave, Orlando, FL 32809

The place for live Theatre in Orlando Florida!

Head North again on S. Orange Ave, you will pass the pulse nightclub.

PULSE

1912 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32806

Take a moment to reflect on peace at this powerful memorial. Then head north to visit the:

Orlando Science Center

777 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803

Venerable science center with hands-on exhibits & planetarium shows, plus giant-screen & 3-D films.

After the science ends it's time for art. Head north again on N. Mills Ave to the:

The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

445 N Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789 Historic, family-friendly museum featuring extensive Tiffany collection & special exhibits.

The city is mainly known for its hotels and its many tourist attractions of child and youth interest, particularly Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort. Another attraction includes SeaWorld. Downtown Orlando, better known as Downtown Orlando, has undergone continuous restructuring, despite being away from major tourist attractions. It is home to Orlando Sentinel, one of the largest newspapers in the state, the Orlando Magic, an NBA professional basketball team, and the Orlando City Soccer Club of the Major League Soccer; It also hosts the Arnold Palmer Invitational PGA Tour golf tournament.

Index

1 Etymology

2 Climate

3 motorways

4 Economy

4.1 Tourism

5 Education

5.1 Universities

6 Sports

7 Related Cities

8 See also

9 References

10 External links

Etymology

Local legend says that the name "Orlando" is derived when a soldier named Orlando Reeves died in the area during the Second Seminole War. It seems, however, that Orlando Reeves (sometimes Rees) operated a sugar mill and sugar plantation about 30 miles (50 km) north of Spring Garden in Volusia County. Pioneer settlers found his name carved in a tree like Orlando Acosta and assumed it was like a marker for his grave. Subsequently, they referred to the area as "the tomb of Orlando Acosta" and later, it was simply remembered as Orlando. According to written evidence, Orlando Acosta was also a soldier, but most of the details of his life are uncertain. A monument on the shore of Lake Eola designates the place where he died.

Weather

Lake Eola, located in the urban center of the city.

Orlando has a subtropical climate, being very rare to find temperatures below freezing. It almost never snows. The highest record temperature is 38 ° C (100 ° F), last reached on July 3, 1998. Its minimum record temperature is -10 ° C (19 ° F), last reached on December 16, 2009. The last recorded snowfall occurred on January 9, 2010.

The annual average rainfall is approximately 1198.1 mm³. The rainy season runs from June to September with some storms. The dry season occurs between December and May, which leads to occasional forest fires.

[hide] Gnome-weather-few-clouds.svg Average climatic parameters of Orlando (Orlando Int'l), 1981–2010 normals WPTC Meteo task force.svg

Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May. Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Annual Dec

Temp. max. abs. (° C) 31.1 32.2 36.1 37.2 38.9 38.3 38.3 38.3 39.4 36.7 33.9 35 39.4

Temp. max. mean (° C) 21.8 23.3 25.6 28.1 31.2 32.6 33.2 33.1 31.9 29.2 25.8 22.7 28.2

Temp. mean (° C) 15.7 17.2 19.4 21.8 25.1 27.4 28.2 28.2 27.3 24.2 20.3 17 22.7

Temp. min. mean (° C) 9.6 11.2 13.2 15.6 19.1 22.2 23.1 23.4 22.6 19.1 14.8 11.3 17.1

Temp. min. abs. (° C) -7.2 -7.2 -3.9 2.8 8.3 11.7 17.8 17.2 10 3.3 -2.2 -7.8 -7.8

Rainfall (mm) 59.7 60.5 95.8 65 87.6 192.5 184.7 181.1 153.9 83.8 55.1 65.5 1285.2

Rainy days (≥ 0.01 in) 6.6 6.8 7.4 6.1 7.5 15.6 16.3 16.6 13.2 8 6.3 6.6 117

Freeways

Its main road is Interstate 4, which crosses the Florida's Turnpike, which is another important highway; both depart from southern Florida. Orlando is the second largest city in the United States that has only one interstate highway, second only to Austin, Texas. The interstate begins in Tampa, Florida, and travels northeast through the central region of the state, ending at Daytona Beach. The East-West Expressway (SR 408) is being improved since 2005 with the construction of additional lanes, concrete walls and design improvements.

Economy

The majority of Orlando's economy is related to tourism activity. The Orlando International Airport is one of the busiest in the world [appointment required]. The convention industry also plays an important role due to the proximity of the attractions. Center