Due to it’s profile on the vacation holiday scene, Davenport is probably one of the best known towns and cities in the Orlando and Four Corners area. If you are considering relocating to the Davenport area of central Florida we hope you will find the following information helpful
With an exciting blend of tourism, commerce and residential housing and its close proximity to Disney World, Davenport has been a popular choice for holiday makers and permanent residents for many years. To learn more about Davenport and the surrounding Four Corners area.
The History behind Davenport
Davenport is a city in Polk County Florida. The population was 1,924 at the 2000 census.As of 2004 the population recorded by the U.S Census Bureau is 1,995
Davenport is located at 28°9′38″N, 81°36′10″W (28.160530, -81.602651). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.2 km (1.6 mi). 4.0 km² (1.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (3.68%) is water.
Located the very doorstep to the the worlds premier holiday attraction’s at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios tourism is obviously a key economic driver for the area as a whole. There is however another side of the area and a visit to downtown historic Kissimmee is definitely worth the effort.
Location & Infrastructure
Davenport is located just 36 miles due south of Orlando. . Located almost equal distance from the golden beaches of Clearwater to the west and the Space Coast on the east Davenport has a well developed road, rail and airport infrastructure.
I4 is the nearest Interstate and brings Davenport in easy reach of central Florida’s main cities and attractions.
Airports nearest to Davenport
- Orlando International Airport – (about 11 miles; Orlando, FL ID: MCO)
- Orlando Sanford (about 35 miles; Orlando, FL; ID: SFB)
- Space Coast Regional (about 46 miles; Titusville, FL; ID: TIX)
- Kissimmee Gateway (about 3 miles; Orlando, FL; ID: ISM)
- Executive (about 18 miles; Orlando, FL; ID: ORL)
- Chalet Suzanne Air Strip (about 28 miles; Lake Wales, FL; ID: X25)
Location Map
Amtrak Station
Amtrak Stations near Davenport
15 miles: WINTER HAVEN (1800 7TH ST. S.W.)
Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, taxi stand.
17 miles: KISSIMMEE (111 DAKIN ST.).
Services: ticket office, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
17 miles: LAKE BUENA VISTA (12521 RTE. 535)
Bus Station. Services: fully wheelchair accessible.
Demographics
We are compiling the latest demographic information for the Davenport and Four Corners areas, meanwhile you will find the following links very helpful.
Useful Links
For other useful information on Davenport and the surrounding area we think you will find the following sites useful.
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davenport%2C_Florida
- http://www.city-data.com/city/Davenport-Florida.html
For more information on Polk County check out the links below.