Hillsborough County is located in the west-central part of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the fourth most populous county in the state, with an estimated population of 1,441,750 as of 2019. The county seat and largest city is Tampa.

Hillsborough County is governed by a seven-member Board of County Commissioners, which has both legislative and executive authority. The board is elected from single-member districts. The county also has a county administrator, who is appointed by the board.

The county is divided into five districts: District 1 (northwest Hillsborough County), District 2 (northeast Hillsborough County), District 3 (southwest Hillsborough County), District 4 (southeast Hillsborough County), and District 5 (central Hillsborough County).

The county is served by the Hillsborough County Public Schools system, which is the eighth largest school district in the United States. The county also has several private schools, including Jesuit High School, Tampa Catholic High School, and Berkeley Preparatory School.

Hillsborough County is home to several major attractions, including Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, the Florida Aquarium, and the Lowry Park Zoo.

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