Weeki Wachee, Florida

Weeki Wachee, Florida
Location in Hernando County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 28°31′01″N 82°34′39″W / 28.51694°N 82.57750°W / 28.51694; -82.57750
CountryUnited States
StateFlorida
CountyHernando
Founded1966
DissolvedJune 2020
Area
 • Total
1.05 sq mi (2.73 km2)
 • Land1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2)
 • Water0.050 sq mi (0.13 km2)
Elevation
10 ft (3.0 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
16
 • Density13/sq mi (5/km2)
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (EDT)
Area code352
FIPS code12-75625
GNIS feature ID2405701
Websitewww.weekiwachee.com

Weeki Wachee is an unincorporated community and former city located in Hernando County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, the community has a total population of 16. The 12,000-acre (4,900 ha) Weeki Wachee Preserve and the Weeki Wachee Springs park are located in the area. The park includes water rides, animal shows, mermaid costume shows, and manatee watching. The communities of Weeki Wachee Gardens and Spring Hill are nearby.