Neighborhoods in Tampa, Florida
Encyclopedia
The city of Tampa, Florida is officially divided into five geographical regions: North Tampa
, West Tampa
, East Tampa, South Tampa
, and New Tampa, each coinciding with a respective Tampa City Council
district. The neighborhoods are managed by Neighborhood and Community Relations, a department under Neighborhood Services, a city department which serves as a resource for residents and businesses.
The following are a list of major neighborhoods in the city of Tampa
, Florida
, USA, organized by broad geographical location within the city.
North Tampa
North Tampa comprises the city of Tampa communities of Forest Hills, Harvey Heights, North Tampa , Tampa Overlook, Temple Crest, Terrace Park and University Square, and the areas in New Tampa. The region represents District 7 of Tampa City Council...
, West Tampa
West Tampa, Florida
West Tampa is one of the oldest districts within the city limits of Tampa, USA, and a former incorporated city located west of the Hillsborough River and downtown Tampa. As of the 2000 census, the district had a population of 22,008...
, East Tampa, South Tampa
South Tampa
South Tampa comprises the city of Tampa communities of Beach Park, Ballast Point, Bayshore Beautiful Bayshore Gardens, Bayside West, Belmar Shore, Davis Islands, Port Tampa, Fair Oaks-Manhattan Manor, Golfview, Hyde Park, New Suburb Beautiful, Virginia Park, Palma Ceia, Rattlesnake Gandy-Sun Bay...
, and New Tampa, each coinciding with a respective Tampa City Council
Tampa City Council
The Tampa City Council is the legislative body of the municipal government of the U.S. city of Tampa, in Hillsborough County, Florida. The City Council consists of seven members, each representing one of seven corresponding districts from which they were elected...
district. The neighborhoods are managed by Neighborhood and Community Relations, a department under Neighborhood Services, a city department which serves as a resource for residents and businesses.
The following are a list of major neighborhoods in the city of Tampa
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, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, USA, organized by broad geographical location within the city.
Neighborhoods and Districts
There are six historic districts and around 84 officially named neighborhoods of Tampa along with other subdistricts not reported separately by the city.Historic Districts
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West Tampa, Florida West Tampa is one of the oldest districts within the city limits of Tampa, USA, and a former incorporated city located west of the Hillsborough River and downtown Tampa. As of the 2000 census, the district had a population of 22,008... |
Residential Neighborhoods
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Harvey Heights, Tampa Harvey Heights is a neighborhood in the northern area of Tampa, Florida, which represents District 7 of the Tampa City Council. The 2000 census numbers were unavailable, however, the latest estimated population was 285.-Geography:... Historic Hyde Park North, Tampa Historic Hyde Park North is a neighborhood within the Hyde Park district of the city of Tampa, Florida. As of the 2000 census the neighborhood had a population of 2,533. The latest estimated population given was 2,447... Macfarlane Park, Tampa Macfarlane Park is a neighborhood in the western part of Tampa, Florida, which represents District 6 of the Tampa City Council. The 2000 census numbers were unavailable, however, the latest estimated population was 1,754.-Geography:... Maryland Manor, Tampa Maryland Manor is a neighborhood in the southern area of Tampa, Florida, which represents District 4 of the Tampa City Council. The 2000 census numbers were unavailable, however, the latest estimated population was 1,616.-Geography:... |
Rivercrest, Tampa Rivercrest is a neighborhood in the northern area of Tampa, Florida, which represents District 6 of the Tampa City Council. The 2000 census numbers were unavailable, however, the latest estimated population was 616.-Geography:... Tampa Overlook, Tampa Tampa Overlook is a neighborhood in the North Tampa section of Tampa, which represents District 7 of the Tampa City Council. The 2000 census numbers were unavailable, however, the latest estimated population was 1,877 and the population density was 4,904 people per square mile.-Geography:Tampa... |
Central Business Districts
- Downtown TampaDowntown TampaImage:Tampa_Skyline.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Downtown Tampa looking from the Hillsborough Riverpoly 2403 537 2441 500 2488 483 2516 455 2566 439 2597 410 2649 390 2682 358 2803 315 2949 342 2956 362 3068 383 3074 406 3202 431 3204 447 3332 473 3350 484 3485 1616 2446 1587 Wachovia Centerpoly 1745 1216...
- Uptown TampaUptown Tamparight|thumb|200px|The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center located in the Uptown district.Uptown Tampa is a subdistrict located at the western end of Downtown Tampa. Notable attractions include the Tampa Theatre,the Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center and the John F...
, a subdistrict in the northwestern section of Downtown Tampa.
- Uptown Tampa
- Westshore Business DistrictWestshore, TampaWestshore is the principal business district of Tampa, Florida, with more than of commercial office space, 4,000 businesses with nearly 100,000 employees, 32 hotels, two major shopping malls and more than 200 restaurants and bars. Westshore Boulevard is the district's main thoroughfare...
Other divisions and designations
There have been a number of divisions of Tampa, some of which are still used in common local conversation, but which do not correspond with Neighborhood and Community Relations designations.Industrial areas
- Garrison ChannelGarrison Channel, TampaThe Garrison Channel is one of several channels for boat traffic in and around the Port of Tampa in Tampa, Florida. Anchored by Channelside on the East leading to Ybor Channel and Sparkman Channel, and by the Tampa Convention Center on the west leading to Hillsborough River. Garrison Channel is...
- Gary
- Uceta YardUceta YardUceta Yard is a rail yard in non-residential section within the city limits of Tampa. The ZIP Code serving the community is 33619.-History:Uceta Yard was the primary classification yard for the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad in central Florida...
Other areas
- Rocky Point
- Soho District, a subdistrict within Hyde Park