The Region

 

The North Central Florida Region includes 11 counties and 33 incorporated municipalities in the north central portion of Florida.  Containing nearly 7,000 square miles of area, the region is characterized by its abundant natural resources, which include the world-famous Suwannee River, the marshes of the Gulf Coast, cypress swamps, upland forests, a large number of clear turquoise springs, and many other beautiful physical features.

According to estimates by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Florida, the current population of the region is 485,937.  The region's economic base relies heavily on the government and services sectors, with the University of Florida in Gainesville accounting for a major portion of the government employment.  Gainesville is the regional retail shopping center and, together with Alachua County, accounts for half of the region's total population.

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