General

Charlotte County is a U.S. county located in southwestern Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 186,847. Its county seat is Punta Gorda. Charlotte County comprises the Punta Gorda, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the North Port-Sarasota, FL Combined Statistical Area.

Population: 202,661 (2022)
Cities: Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Rotonda West, MORE
Superintendent: Mark Vianello yourcharlotteschools.net
Congressional district: 17th
Founded: April 23, 1921
Named for: Charlotte Harbor
Seat: Punta Gorda