Pinellas County, Florida
Pinellas County (US: /pɪˈnɛləs/, pih-NEL-əss) is a county located on the west central coast of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 959,107, which makes it the seventh-most populous county in the state. It is also the most densely populated county in Florida, with 3,491 residents per square mile. The county is part of the Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area. Clearwater is the county seat. St. Petersburg is the largest city in the county, as well as the largest city in Florida that is not a county seat.
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| Coordinates: 27°54′N 82°44′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| Founded | January 1, 1912 |
| Named for | Spanish Punta Piñal ("Point of Pines") |
| Seat | Clearwater |
| Largest city | St. Petersburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 608 sq mi (1,570 km2) |
| • Land | 274 sq mi (710 km2) |
| • Water | 334 sq mi (870 km2) 55.0% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 959,107 |
| • Estimate (2021) | 956,615 |
| • Density | 3,491/sq mi (1,348/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional districts | 13th, 14th |
| Website | www |
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