What county is Naples, Florida in?

Naples, Florida serves as the county seat in Collier County, named after Baron G. Collier. Originally occupied by the Caloosa Indians, the area around Naples was formally settled by Joe Wiggins and Roger Gordon in the 1860s.

Naples encompasses a total land area of around 12.31 square miles. In 2013, its population was estimated at 20,537, based on data from the United States Census Bureau. Naples is a renowned winter resort, particularly famed for its white, sandy beaches. Its thriving tourism is largely due to the efforts of Collier, who initiated the construction of the Tamiami Trail that made Naples accessible to travelers.