Bithlo

Bithlo is a census-designated place and an unincorporated community in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 4,626 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area. For 20 years in the early 20th century, Bithlo was an incorporated town, but in 1929, the city was unincorporated to avoid financial problems. It is also known for being the location of several of the broadcasting towers for the... more

Bithlo is a census-designated place and an unincorporated community in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 4,626 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area. For 20 years in the early 20th century, Bithlo was an incorporated town, but in 1929, the city was unincorporated to avoid financial problems. It is also known for being the location of several of the broadcasting towers for the digital television stations in the Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne market. Bithlo is located at 28°33′9″N 81°6′21″W / 28.5525°N 81.10583°W / 28.5525; -81.10583 (28.552504, -81.105764). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 28.2 km² (10.9 mi²). 27.6 km² (10.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (1.84%) is water. "Bithlo derives from the Muskogee word "pilo" (canoe). The voiceless "l" was often written as "thl-."" As of the census of 2000, there were 4,626 people, 1,651 households, and 1,177... less