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City	Thonotosassa
State	Florida (FL)
County	Hills County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	28.046622
Longitude	-82.296539
Population	15,238
Density	222.2 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	33592
Area Code	407, 321
School District	Hillsborough County School District

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About Thonotosassa, Florida

Thonotosassa is a locality in Hills County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 15,238. The population density is 222.2 people per km². Thonotosassa is located at 28.0466°N, 82.2965°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33592.

Thonotosassa maintains a quiet, inland presence defined by the expansive, humid flatness of the Florida interior. It lies 5.6 miles east-northeast of Temple Terrace, FL (from Temple Terrace, FL: bearing 71°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north of Brandon. The landscape surrounding Thonotosassa is characterized by persistent, subtropical moisture that feeds the dense palmetto scrub and thickets of cypress trees. To the north, the Lower Hillsborough Flood Detention Area serves as a vital expanse of protected wilderness, preserving the natural drainage of the terrain. Lake Thonotosassa anchors the local geography, its dark, reflective surface mirroring the heavy, golden light that often lingers just before dusk. Nearby, the winding path of Cow House Creek cuts through the earth, marking a slow, deliberate movement of water across the soil. Further afield, the subtle, uneven ground of Clay Gully creates a break in the otherwise level horizon.

Agriculture has long defined the rhythm of life in Thonotosassa, with the soil favoring the cultivation of citrus groves that have stood as a primary industry for generations. The legacy of these orchards remains visible in the orderly rows of trees that pattern the landscape, providing a livelihood that is deeply tied to the seasonal heat. While modern development has introduced new pathways for commerce, the local economy retains a connection to its agrarian roots, favoring small-scale production and land-based labor. Thonotosassa has evolved from its early days as a rural settlement into a space where the pace of work feels measured against the intensity of the sun. The labor of the fields continues to shape the identity of the people, grounding them in the practical requirements of the land.

The cultural character of Thonotosassa is forged by a deliberate, unhurried stillness that contrasts with the more frantic energy of larger urban centers. Residents often gather near the landmarks of the Lower Hillsborough Flood Detention Area, where the silence of the wilderness offers a respite from the administrative density of the region. While the area is largely defined by its quietude, it holds a connection to the broader history of the state through the families who have inhabited this geography for decades. Occasionally, the influence of the region’s past emerges in the architecture of older structures that endure under the weight of the summer air. Life here is defined by an intimate knowledge of the immediate environment, where the shifting colors of the foliage at the edge of Lake Thonotosassa provide a constant, quiet beauty for those who reside in the vicinity.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Thonotosassa Main Street Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 001° N
Thonotosassa Recreation Center (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 295° NW
Lower Hillsborough Flood Detention Area (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.3 mi, 327° NW
Hillsborough River State Park (State Park) — 2.6 mi, 014° N
River View (Viewpoint) — 3.2 mi, 345° N
Eureka Springs Park (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 226° SW
Ecopalms (Local Conservation Area) — 4.3 mi, 305° NW
University of South Florida Ecological Research Area (State Resource Management Area) — 5.2 mi, 289° W
Sinkhole Memorial (Monument) — 5.3 mi, 170° S
Blue Star Memorial (Monument) — 5.5 mi, 262° W
Cracker Country (Museum) — 5.7 mi, 225° SW
Angel of Hope (Public Artwork) — 6.0 mi, 256° W
Teaching Auditorium and Theatre I (Theatre) — 7.3 mi, 279° W
Theatre II Building (Theatre) — 7.3 mi, 279° W
Rogers Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 7.8 mi, 257° W
Busch Garden (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 265° W
Florida State Fairgrounds (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 226° SW
Treehouse trek (Attraction) — 7.9 mi, 264° W
Cypress Creek Preserve (Hillsborough County) (Local Conservation Area) — 8.1 mi, 312° NW
Fort Foster State Historic Site (Historic Castle / Fort) — 8.5 mi, 033° NE
Shooters World (Attraction) — 10.2 mi, 279° W
The Gallery at 1920 (Gallery) — 10.5 mi, 235° SW
Ybor Art Studio (Arts Centre) — 10.5 mi, 236° SW
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts (Gallery) — 10.6 mi, 236° SW
Plant City Photo Archives (Museum) — 10.8 mi, 102° E
Pony ride (Theme Park) — 10.8 mi, 258° W
Alafia River State Park (State Park) — 19.2 mi, 151° SE
Pinellas County Aquatic Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 19.4 mi, 241° SW
Lake Wales Ridge National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 33.9 mi, 100° E · 3,792 acres
Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge.Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 43.7 mi, 332° NW · 24k acres

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