About the City of Tampa

The City of Tampa is the largest city in Hillsborough County, is the county seat and is the third most populous city in Florida. It is located on the west coast of Florida, approximately 200 miles northwest of Miami, 180 southwest of Jacksonville, and 20 miles northeast of St. Petersburg. The population of the city represents approximately one-third of the total population of Hillsborough County. Tampa's economy is founded on a diverse base that includes tourism, agriculture, construction, finance, health care, government, technology, and the port of Tampa. Contributing to the success of our community is the way businesses, City government, and citizens work together to make Tampa a better place to live.

City of Tampa Organization Chart

Guide to City Services (538kb, PDF)

Learn more about Tampa from the selected links below.

• About TampaGov
A historical perspective of TampaGov, the City's web site initiative.

• Archives & Records Featured Photos
The Office of the City Clerk would like for citizens to be able to enjoy photographs currently being housed in Archives and Records. As such, periodically a selection of interesting photographs will be featured on the web site.

• Attractions
Explore unique cultural, educational, and other entertaining attractions in the Tampa Bay area.

• Calendars and Schedules
View the latest schedule of activities in the City of Tampa; deadlines for bids and proposals; agendas of the City Council; and programming schedule of City of Tampa Television (CTTV).

• City of Tampa Flag
Information on the official flag of the City of Tampa.

• Downtown Tampa Culture and History (pdf)
The Tampa Connection Project report lists items of historical and/or cultural significance in downtown Tampa including names, descriptions of each site, admission fees, and contact information.

• Feature Events
Tampa is home to the Florida State Fair, Gasparilla Pirate Fest, Outback Bowl and more.

• Hospitals and Related Health Agencies
Locate medical facilities and health agencies in Tampa Bay. This page also provides links to nationwide health agencies.

• Maps & Directions
Locate and map popular places or find out more about a particular address by using My Tampa Address.

• Public Library, Schools and Universities
Search the Hillsborough County public library system. Link to other education facilities in Tampa, admission and enrollment procedures, as well as academic calendars and schedules.

• Schools
Search education facilities in Tampa, admission and enrollment procedures, as well as academic calendars and schedules.

• Sports Organizations, Facilities & Major Events
View major athletic events in Tampa. The page also provides links to Tampa professional and university teams, and their venues.

• Tampa Characteristics
Detailed characteristics of Tampa's neighborhoods including: Council Districts, Crime Stat's, Evacuation Zones, Flood Zones, Street Cleaning Schedule, Zip Codes, Fire Stations, Hospitals, Libraries, Schools, Shelters, and Other Points of Interest.

• Tampa Demographics
Tampa demographics as reported via the US Census including: Household Characteristics, Per Capita Income, and Racial & Ethnic Diversity.

• Tampa History
Discover the fascinating history of the Tampa Bay area.

• Tampa Land Uses
Tampa land uses as reported by the Florida Department of Transportation including: Urban and Built Up, Recreational, Industrial, Water, and Wetlands.

• Tampa Neighborhoods
Obtain information on every organized neighborhood within the City of Tampa limits. This information includes neighborhood association contacts, neighborhood meeting schedules, pictures, area demographics, land use and printable maps, evacuation and flood zones, hospitals, libraries, parks, and schools.

• Travel To/From/Around Tampa
Search travel-related information in Tampa. Features information about Tampa International Airport, Tampa Union Station, Port Tampa, as well as distances from major cities.

• Weather
View current and normal weather conditions in Tampa, plus links to local media radar images and national weather related agencies.