Located on the Gulf of Mexico in the Tampa Bay area, Pasco is part of a nine-county region referred to as the "Nature Coast." Pasco County has a total of 742 square miles with more than 100 square miles of managed recreational facilities, including parks, four artificial reefs (one made up of surplus military tanks), more than 25 golf courses, and three State-designated canoe trails. The possibilities to enjoy the outdoors and nature are unlimited.
On June 2, 1887, Hernando County was divided into three separate counties: Citrus, Hernando, and Pasco. The county was named in honor of Samuel Pasco, Speaker of the Florida House and U.S. Senator in 1887.
Of Florida's 67 counties Pasco ranks 13th in population. Encompassing 745 square miles it is comprised of six municipalities: Dade City (the Countyseat), New Port Richey, Port Richey, Saint Leo, San Antonio, and Zephyrhills. Pasco County Growth Management Report.
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