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Tampa residents The US Census Bureau estimated the population of the City of Tampa at 413,554 on July 1, 2025.
cigars a year earned the Cigar City name After Vicente Martinez Ybor moved his cigar factory from Key West to Tampa in the 1880s, Tampa Bay earned the nickname Cigar City, producing 500 million cigars a year.
of Riverwalk downtown The Tampa Riverwalk stretches 2.6 miles along the Hillsborough River, right through the heart of downtown.
city parks The City of Tampa says that wherever you live, from a downtown condominium to a bungalow under the oaks, one of Tampa's 146 parks is nearby.
Frequently asked questions
What food is Tampa known for?
Tampa is known for the Cuban sandwich, which Visit Tampa Bay says was born in Ybor City in the early 1900s, created by the immigrants who made Ybor their home. A proper Tampa Cuban stacks roasted pork, glazed ham, Genoa salami, Swiss cheese, pickles and yellow mustard on Cuban bread.
Why are there chickens in Ybor City?
Free-roaming chickens have lived on the streets of Ybor City in Tampa for more than a century and are a symbol of the neighborhood's historic roots. They are protected by a decades-old Tampa ordinance that designates the city as a bird sanctuary, and groups such as the Ybor City Chicken Society help care for them.
When is the best time to visit Tampa?
Many visitors prefer to visit Tampa between November and April, when temperatures are milder and humidity is lower, according to Visit Tampa Bay. The area is a year-round destination, with attractions, events, dining and outdoor activities in every season.
Is the TECO Line Streetcar in Tampa free?
Yes, all rides on Tampa's TECO Line Streetcar are fare free. The streetcar runs from Centennial Park in Ybor City past The Florida Aquarium and Water Street to Franklin Street downtown, every 15 minutes, seven days a week.
When is Gasparilla in Tampa?
Gasparilla takes place every January in Tampa, when Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla sails the pirate ship Jose Gasparilla into downtown, demands the key to the city and kicks off a parade along Bayshore Boulevard that Visit Tampa Bay calls the nation's third-largest. The invasion opens about two months of parades, parties and festivals known as Gasparilla Season.
Does Tampa have beaches?
Tampa itself is known for its waterfront rather than beaches, but Gulf Coast beaches such as Clearwater Beach and Indian Rocks Beach are a short drive away, according to Visit Tampa Bay.
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