Orange County Map, Florida
Explore the definitive interactive map and reference guide to Orange County, Florida. With a population of 1,429,908 living across 903 square miles of land, Orange County is one of 10 counties in the Central Florida region. The county seat is Orlando, and the county carries the FIPS identifier 12095 in U.S. Census and USGS datasets.
Orange County is the core of the Orlando metropolitan area and Florida's tourism engine, with Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and dozens of other attractions concentrated along the I-4 corridor.
Orange County at a glance
A concise reference summary of Orange County's key statistics — useful for research, real estate, relocation, travel planning, GIS workflows, journalism, and civics education.
- Official name
- Orange County
- County seat
- Orlando
- FIPS code
- 12095
- Region
- Central Florida
- Established
- 1824
- Named for
- The citrus fruit — orange groves once dominated the county.
- Land area
- 903 sq mi
- Water area
- 105 sq mi
- Total area
- 1,008 sq mi
- Population (2020)
- 1,429,908
- Population density
- 1584 / sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
Where is Orange County, Florida?
Orange County is located in the Central Florida region of Florida, one of 67 counties that make up the state. Its county seat, Orlando, is the administrative hub — home to the courthouse, county commission chambers, tax collector, property appraiser, supervisor of elections, and clerk of the circuit court.
The county spans a total of 1,008 square miles — 903 of land and 105 of water — and operates on Eastern Time. Federal agencies including the U.S. Census Bureau, USGS, and FEMA reference the county by its FIPS code, 12095, in datasets, boundary files, and hazard mapping.
Orange County shares borders with 5 neighboring counties: Seminole County, Brevard County, Osceola County, Polk County, Lake County. Use the interactive map above to explore where those boundaries meet or jump directly to any neighboring county page for a side-by-side comparison.
Orange County geography & landscape
Flat lake-country with hundreds of lakes, the Wekiva River basin (a designated Wild and Scenic River), and the low pine/palmetto ridges of Central Florida.
The county's overall footprint — 903 square miles of land plus 105 square miles of water — places it in the mid-range of Florida's 67 counties by area. Elevation across most of Florida is modest, and land-use, drainage basins, and habitat corridors defined by state and federal agencies (Florida Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and the Water Management Districts) shape how growth and conservation coexist here.
Economy & industry in Orange County
Tourism (over 75 million visitors to Orlando annually pre-2020), health care (AdventHealth, Orlando Health, Nemours), simulation and modeling (Central Florida Research Park adjacent to UCF is one of the world's largest), aerospace, and finance.
Employment, tax base, and land use in Orange County reflect its location in Central Florida and its position as one of Florida's most populous counties. Economic development authorities, chambers of commerce, and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity publish updated employer and workforce data for the county on their portals.
History of Orange County
Established 1824 as Mosquito County; renamed Orange in 1845. Modern Orlando was reshaped by Walt Disney's 1965 land purchase and the 1971 opening of the Magic Kingdom.
Established in 1824, Orange County is one of Florida's earliest counties. Its boundaries, seat, and government have evolved through territorial, statehood, Reconstruction, and modern eras — a lineage documented by the Florida Historical Society, the State Archives of Florida, and the Orange County Historical Commission or equivalent local body.
Tourism & things to do in Orange County
Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, ICON Park, Winter Park's Park Avenue, Lake Eola, Harry P. Leu Gardens, and the Kennedy Space Center (adjacent Brevard).
Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a longer stay, or a day drive from a neighboring county, Orange County offers a mix of natural, cultural, and community attractions tied to its Central Florida identity. For the latest hours, admission fees, and seasonal events, check the county's official tourism development council and the Florida State Parks portal (floridastateparks.org).
Cities, towns & communities in Orange County
Orange County contains the following incorporated cities, towns, and notable census-designated places. Each municipality provides local services, zoning, and police protection within the broader county jurisdiction. Use the ZIP code lookupto jump between Florida counties instantly.
Getting to Orange County
Access routes and regional transportation infrastructure serving Orange County.
- I-4
- Florida's Turnpike
- SR-408
- SR-417
- SR-528
- US-17
- US-92
- US-441
- Orlando International (MCO)
- Orlando Executive (ORL)
- Orlando Sanford International nearby
Orange County GIS, parcel & boundary data
Orange County's authoritative boundary lines, parcel data, zoning layers, flood zones, and land-use inventories are maintained by county government and state agencies. Use the official links in the sidebar for parcel lookups, appraiser searches, and record requests. For statewide GIS, the Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection publish downloadable layers keyed to FIPS 12095.
You can download this county's outline as SVG, PNG, or a printable PDF factsheet using the export tools in the sidebar — perfect for reports, presentations, classroom handouts, or planning documents.
Frequently asked about Orange County
Population figures reflect the U.S. Census Bureau 2020 decennial count with ACS 5-year updates where noted. Land and water areas come from the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line boundary files. Highway designations use Florida Department of Transportation route inventories. County establishment dates and namesakes are drawn from the Florida Association of Counties and State Archives of Florida. See our methodology page.
Nearby Florida counties
Counties that share a border with Orange County. Click any to view its map, seat, cities, and full guide.