Sweetwater Creek is an

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in Hillsborough County,

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, United States. It is part of the

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(CDP) of Town 'n' Country. The ZIP code for the community is 33634. Sweetwater Creek reported as an "

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" by the

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, which included much of Town 'n' Country census area.1970 census of population: part 1
/ref> The population in 1970 was 19,453.

Geography

Sweetwater Creek is located at 28 degrees north, 82.6 degrees west (27.999, -82.559); or approximately eight miles northwest of

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. The elevation of the community is 7 feet above

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.Sweetwater Creek profile from Hometown Locator

Education

The community of Sweetwater Creek is served by Hillsborough County Schools.

References

External links

Sweetwater Creek Property Owners Association

Sweetwater Creek profile from Hometown Locator
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