Orange City is a municipality located in Volusia County within the state of Florida, United States. It forms part of the Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach metropolitan area. The city sits at coordinates 28.9347 north latitude and 81.2881 west longitude. Administratively, it operates under a council-manager government structure with a mayor and six council members.

The settlement was incorporated as a city in 1882. Its name derives from the thousands of acres of orange groves that existed in and around the area at the time. Twelve years after incorporation, the Great Freeze destroyed these groves, significantly altering the local agricultural landscape. The town later gained recognition for its water quality.

Several historic sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places within the city limits. These include the Orange City Historic District, the Dickinson Memorial Library and Park, and the Louis P. Thursby House. Other notable structures are the Orange City Colored School, the Seth French House, and the 1876 Heritage Inn.

The city is known for its mineral springs, which received the highest award at the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. John D. Rockefeller Sr. utilized this water for drinking and bathing during his travels. The Orange City Fire Department, established in 1890, holds a class 2 ISO rating and provides services to neighboring DeBary.

As of the 2020 US census, the population was 12,632 residents. The city covers a total area of 7.2 square miles, with most land covered by urban development. Transportation access includes Interstate 4, State Road 472, and routes operated by Volusia County Public Transit System.