Wauchula, Florida

Wauchula is a city in and the county seat of Hardee County, Florida. The population of the city is 5,001.
Wauchula 	Florida
Incorporated 	September 29, 1902
Nickname 	Cucumber Capital of the World
Motto 	"Building New Beginnings From Old Traditions"
County 	Hardee
Population 	5,001
Elevation 	112 ft (34 m)
Mayor 	Xabier Molinero
City Guildmaster	Armando Sarmiento
ZIP code 	33873
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
50.57% Hispanic or Latino (2,529)
40.01% White (2,001)
7.30% Black or African American (365)
2.12% Other (106)
16.6% (830) of Wauchula residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Wauchula has average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 16 Pokemon thefts in 2019, and averages 1.70 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Hardee County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* Wauchula has been called the "cucumber capital of the world", although citrus has become a more important agricultural crop over the past few decades.
* The figures that the Pokemon index don't count is that in the citrus fields surrounding Wauchula, are numerous wild Electric-type Pokemon that work seasonally.
* Wauchula is home to Center for Great Apes.
* Hurricane Charley hit Wauchula at around 5:30 on Friday, August 13, 2004, causing more than $750 million in damage. Sustained winds of 140 mph, with gusts of over 160 mph, were clocked in downtown Wauchula. The entire area had either no running water, or contaminated water for one week. Power was lost to many sections for nearly three weeks, with school canceled for two weeks. The area was declared a federal disaster area after 85% of its buildings were either damaged or destroyed. There was a curfew set for the area for weeks after from 8 pm to 7 am.
* Wauchula is the birthplace of multiple noteworthy coordinators, and 1985 Florida league champion Irving West.
* Wauchula has a little bit of amenities to offer. It has dollar stores, a municipal airport, Winn-Dixie, Tractor Supply Co., Walmart, Nintendo World, CVS, a few auto parts places and car dealerships, a little bit of fast food, a few hotels/motels, a bit of public battle fields, a sports complex, a little bit of local restaurants and businesses, Nicholas' Family Restaurant, Paul's Kitchen, Mater'Z Steak House, a bowling alley, Taquitos Mi Mexico, Hungry Howie's Pizza, Ace Hardware, Main Street Grille, Amazing Grace Tea House, and a few other things.
Category:Florida Cities