Mount Dora

Also known as Mount Dora, Florida, Mount Dora, FL

city in Lake County, Florida, United States

Key facts

Country: United States
State: Florida
County: Lake
Total: 9.50 sq mi (24.60 km )
Land: 8.35 sq mi (21.62 km )
Water: 1.15 sq mi (2.98 km )
Elevation: 171 ft (52 m)
Density: 1,957.4/sq mi (755.74/km )
Time zone: UTC-5 ( Eastern (EST) )
Summer dst: UTC-4 (EDT)
Zip codes: 32756-32757
Fips code: 12-47050
Website: www .mountdora .gov

Article

Railroad station circa 1920 Mount Dora is a city in Lake County, Florida. It is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee, Florida, metropolitan statistical area. Founded in 1880, Mount Dora is known for its small-town southern charm. It has many antique shops in the downtown area. The downtown area overlooks Lake Dora. Mount Dora is home to one of three freshwater lighthouses in Florida. It hosts many monthly festivals and is known as the "Festival City". As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 16,341.

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