Nearby cities: Auburndale, Eaton Park, Highland City, Mulberry, Plant City
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Lakeland is located in east-central Florida and is a principle city of the Lakeland-Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area. Boasting a population of 89,108, Lakeland is Florida's 21st-largest city. The city has experienced constant, substantial growth since it was incorporated in 1885. The city is projected to have 115,000 residents by 2020. Lakeland sits in Polk County.