Lake Wales, Florida
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Lake Wales is a city located in Polk County, Florida, and part of the Lakeland-Winter Haven metropolitan area. Founded in 1911-1912 by the Lake Wales Land Company, it was initially planned around Lake Wailes. Early development focused on industries like turpentine and citrus, spurred by G.V. Tillman's vision.
Statistics
Area
52.31 km²
Population
16,361