Clermont is a western suburb of Orlando in Lake County, Florida, United States. The current population for Clermont is 22,097 at a 2006 census, making it the largest city in Lake County, Florida. The historic downtown district is still much as it was 50 years ago. It is part of the Orlando, Florida-Kissimmee, Florida Greater Orlando.

The Florida Citrus Tower, one of the first constructed Florida landmarks, is located in Clermont. The tower celebrated its 50th anniversary in December 2006.

Geography
Clermont is located at (28.547584, -81.749519).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total...

Clermont is a western suburb of Orlando in Lake County, Florida, United States. The current population for Clermont is 22,097 at a 2006 census, making it the largest city in Lake County, Florida. The historic downtown district is still much as it was 50 years ago. It is part of the Orlando, Florida-Kissimmee, Florida Greater Orlando.

The Florida Citrus Tower, one of the first constructed Florida landmarks, is located in Clermont. The tower celebrated its 50th anniversary in December 2006.

Geography
Clermont is located at (28.547584, -81.749519).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 29.7 km² (11.5 mi²). 27.2 km² (10.5 mi²) of it is land and 2.5 km² (1.0 mi²) of it (8.54%) is water.

History
Clermont was founded in 1884 and incorporated in 1916. The city is located in south Lake County in suburban south central Florida, about west of the city of Orlando, Florida and southeast of the city of Leesburg, Florida.