Weeki Wachee, Florida | |
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Coordinates: 28°30′56″N 82°34′43″W / 28.51556°N 82.57861°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Florida |
County | Hernando |
Founded | 1966 |
Dissolved | June 2020 |
Area | |
• Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.73 km2) |
• Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
• Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 16 |
• Density | 12.94/sq mi (5.00/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−05:00 (EST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
Area code | 352 |
FIPS code | 12-75625[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 0295700[3] |
Website | www |
Weeki Wachee is an unincorporated community and former city located in Hernando County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, the community has a total population of 16. The 12,000-acre (4,900 ha) Weeki Wachee Preserve and the Weeki Wachee Springs park are located in the area. The park includes water rides, animal shows, mermaid costume shows, and manatee watching. The communities of Weeki Wachee Gardens and Spring Hill are nearby.