The population of Tampa is approximately 392,800 making it the 3rd largest city in Florida and the 53rd largest city in the United States. Tampa is part of the metropolitan area most commonly referred to as the "Tampa Bay Area" which has an approximate population of 3 .1 million. It is located on the west coast of Florida with an average annual temperature of 73.1 degrees. Tampa's economy is ...
Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon first arrived in the Tampa Bay area in 1513, but the Spaniards focused their attention on settling eastern Florida and left the western areas alone. In 1824, only two months after the arrival of the first American settler, four companies of the U.S. Army established Fort Brooke to protect the strategic harbor at Tampa Bay.
About the City of Tampa ¶ The City of Tampa is a beautiful, historic, and growing city on the western coast of central Florida. It is the third-largest city in the state and the largest city in the Tampa Bay Area. Tampa has received many awards and recognitions. In 2019, Tampa was named the top city where people are moving to, a top city for millennials, the Best City in Florida, the best ...
Transforming Tampa's Tomorrow ¶ Five strategic goals have been identified that will continue to guide the City of Tampa forward in tackling the real issues facing our city and transform Tampa’s tomorrow for generations to come.
Things to Do in Tampa Arts and Culture ¶ Art Programs Department David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts Glazer Children's Museum Tampa Museum of Art Tampa Theatre