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Jacksonville is the most populous city in the state of Florida. According to the United States Census Burea the population in 2000 was 735,617. It is the the fourteenth most populous city in the United States. The census bureau esimated the population to be 773,781 in 2003. According to this estimate, the city is gaining population at a rate of 1.23% per year.
The city is a part of the Jacksonville metro area. It is the the seat of Duval county. According to the US Geologic Survey, the city is at 30°19'55" north and 81°39'21" west. The city and county have a consolidated city-county government. The Federal Information Processing Standards location code (FIPS55) for this city is 1235000.
Jacksonville University, University of North Florida, Trinity Baptist College, Edward Waters College, Jones College and Florida Community College at Jacksonville are in Jacksonville. Maple Leaf are local sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Jacksonville International airport serves the city. Highways 10 and 95 pass through Jacksonville. The Atlantic Ocean, St. Johns River, Nassau River and Nassau Sound are near or in the city.
The city has a humid subtropical climate with an annual precipitation of 52.34 inches. Winters are generally mild with moderate rain and summers are hot and very rainy.
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