Tallahassee, Florida

Tallahassee: The capital of Florida. It is located in the northwestern part of the state. Tallahassee is known for its many historical sites, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Florida State Capitol and the Museum of Florida History.

About

Tallahassee is a city located in the county of Leon in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 181,376 and a population density of 671 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 196,326 inhabitants.

The city was created 200 years ago in 1823.

As Florida's capital city, Tallahassee blends Southern charm with a youthful vibe thanks to two major universities. In addition to government and academia, Tallahassee offers history, culture, and outdoor recreation to enjoy.

Government Institutions

As the state capital, Tallahassee is home to Florida's State Capitol building, an architectural landmark with a towering dome and Statue of Freedom atop the rotunda. Visitors can tour the Senate and House chambers and view the Florida Legislative Research Center and Museum.

The Florida Governor's Mansion offers behind-the-scenes mansion tours showcasing the state's political history. The Florida Supreme Court building provides free access to court proceedings.

Universities and Education

Tallahassee hosts two major universities - Florida State University and Florida A&M University - along with several smaller colleges. The universities enrich the city with research, arts, athletics, and innovation.

The Tallahassee Museum delights visitors with botanical gardens, nature trails, and exhibits on regional wildlife, science, and history.

Outdoor Recreation

Tallahassee provides many ways to enjoy the outdoors, from Maclay Gardens State Park to hiking trails in the Apalachicola National Forest. Cascades Park is a downtown green space with walking trails and views of the Capital building.

For cycling, the St. Marks Trail extends 24 miles along a coastal railway route turned paved trail. The Wakulla Springs State Park offers river cruises, wildlife viewing, and cool natural springs.

With its blend of Southern hospitality, educational influence, and natural beauty, Tallahassee offers visitors the best of Florida culture.

Tallahassee locator map
Location of Tallahassee on Florida map.

Quick Facts about Tallahassee

Population : 196,326 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Florida (United States)
County : Leon County
Postal code : 32300–32399
Phone Area Codes : 850
Area : 270.39 km2
Altitude : 203 feet / 62 meters
Capital city : Tallahassee is capital of Florida
Establishment : January 01, 1824 (200 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 03:32:26 (3rd December 2024)
Density : 726 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 7.61% (2010-2020)
Seal of Tallahassee  Florida seal image
Seal of Tallahassee Florida
Seal of Tallahassee  Florida seal image

Geography

Tallahassee is located at 30°26'18"N 84°16'51"W (30.4382600, -84.2807300).

Tallahassee map

  • Konongo
  • Krasnodar
  • Ramat HaSharon
  • Sint Maarten
  • Sligo

Demographics

The population of Tallahassee increased by 7.61% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
1860 201 - census
1870 384 47.66% census
1880 1,432 73.18% census
1890 2,159 33.67% census
1900 6,374 66.13% census
1920 10,303 38.13% census
1930 51,937 80.16% census
1940 62,475 16.87% census
1950 73,958 15.53% census
1960 89,539 17.4% census
1970 102,482 12.63% census
1980 113,583 9.77% census
1990 124,773 8.97% census
2000 150,624 17.16% census
2010 181,376 16.95% census
2011 182,997 0.89% estimation process
2012 186,298 1.77% estimation process
2013 185,602 -0.37% estimation process
2014 187,094 0.8% estimation process
2015 188,645 0.82% estimation process
2016 188,870 0.12% estimation process
2017 191,655 1.45% estimation process
2018 192,763 0.57% estimation process
2019 194,500 0.89% estimation process
2020 196,326 0.93% estimation process

Tallahassee zip code is 32301. County name: Leon, County fips: 12073

Apalache Old Fields, Newton, Newtown, Old Field Town, Pueblo Nueva, TLH, Talachasi, Talahasi, Talahasis, Talahasī, Talajasy, Talakhasi, Tallahassa, Tallahassee, Tallahassee Talofa, Tallahassia, Tallakhassi, Tonabys Town, Tunapy, Villanueva, da la ha xi, ta la he xi, taelleohaesi, talahaci, talahase, talahasi, talahasy, tarahashi, telahasi, Ταλαχάσι, Талахаси, Талахасі, Таллахасси, Таллахассі, Թալահասի, טאלאהאסי, تالاهاسي, تالاهاسی, تالاہاسی، فلوریڈا, ٹالیحسی, टालाहासे, टॅलाहासी, तालाहासे, টালাহাসি, டலஹாசி, ടലഹാസി, แทลลาแฮสซี, ტალაჰასი, タラハシー, 塔拉赫西, 達拉哈西, 탤러해시

Best Things to Do in Tallahassee

1 Cascades Park

Rating: 4.7 (3620)

1001 S Gadsden St, Tallahassee, FL 32301, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +18508913866 🔗 Url

Cascades Park

2 Lake Ella Park

Rating: 4.6 (1883)

S Lake Ella Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32303, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +18508916860 🔗 Url

Lake Ella Park

3 Railroad Square Art District

Rating: 4.6 (1617)

618 McDonnell Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32310, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +18502241308 🔗 Url

Railroad Square Art District

4 Fun Station

Rating: 4.1 (1280)

2821 Sharer Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32312, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +18503830788 🔗 Url

Fun Station

5 Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

Rating: 4.7 (1058)

3540 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32309, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +18504874556 🔗 Url

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

Where ot Eat in Tallahassee

1 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Rating: 4 (3810)

2920 Hospitality St, Tallahassee, FL 32303, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +18503859249 🔗 Url

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

2 Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

Rating: 3.8 (3050)

1630 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +18502244363 🔗 Url

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

3 Texas Roadhouse

Rating: 4.3 (2940)

3131 Capital Cir NE, Tallahassee, FL 32308, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +18505232250 🔗 Url

Texas Roadhouse

4 Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

Rating: 4.2 (2527)

1103 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32301, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +18508782949 🔗 Url

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

5 Steak 'n Shake

Rating: 3.6 (2496)

3394 Capital Cir NE, Tallahassee, FL 32308, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +18503910156 🔗 Url

Steak 'n Shake

Where to Stay in Tallahassee

1 Motel 6 Tallahassee, FL - Downtown

Rating: 3.8 (1893)

1027 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32301, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +18508776171 🔗 Url

Motel 6 Tallahassee, FL - Downtown

2 La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Tallahassee North

Rating: 3.2 (1450)

2905 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +18503857172 🔗 Url

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Tallahassee North

3 Motel 6 Tallahassee, FL

Rating: 2.6 (1315)

2738 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +18503867878 🔗 Url

Motel 6 Tallahassee, FL

4 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tallahassee

Rating: 4.2 (1277)

101 S Adams St, Tallahassee, FL 32301, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +18502245000 🔗 Url

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tallahassee

5 Best Western Plus Tallahassee North Hotel

Rating: 4.3 (1074)

2727 Graves Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +18505627200 🔗 Url

Best Western Plus Tallahassee North Hotel

Other Places in Tallahassee

1 Florida Department of Education

Rating: 2 (20)

325 W Gaines St, Tallahassee, FL 32399, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +18502450505 🔗 Url

Florida Department of Education

2 Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Rating: 1.8 (15)

400 S Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +18504103800 🔗 Url

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

3 Agency for Health Care Administration

Rating: 2.3 (14)

2727 Mahan Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32308, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +18884193456 🔗 Url

4 Tallahassee City Hall

Rating: 4.3 (12)

300 S Adams St, Tallahassee, FL 32301 ➦ Show Map

☎ +18508910000 🔗 Url

Tallahassee City Hall

5 Parks Division

Rating: 4.9 (8)

642 Mabry St, Tallahassee, FL 32304, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +18508915340 🔗 Url

Parks Division

6 Turlington Building - Florida Department of Education

Rating: 2.1 (7)

325 W Gaines St, Tallahassee, FL 32399, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ 🔗 Url

Turlington Building - Florida Department of Education

7 Mayo Building /Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Rating: 5 (2)

407 S Calhoun St, Tallahassee, FL 32399, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +18502451040 🔗 Url

Mayo Building /Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

8 HCA North Florida Division

101 N Monroe St UNIT 801, Tallahassee, FL 32301, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +18505232129 🔗 Url

9 Just Read Florida

325 W Gaines St, Tallahassee, FL 32399, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +18502450503 🔗 Url

10 US Agricultural Department

227 N Bronough St, Tallahassee, FL 32301, United States ➦ Show Map

☎ +18509428315 🔗 Url

People born in Tallahassee (196)

People born in Tallahassee, including politician LeRoy Collins, rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and streamer T-Pain, artist Susan Hiller, .

List

  • Travis Walker (American boxer) he was born in 22/06/1979
  • Matt Battaglia (American football player) he was born in 25/09/1965
  • Brad Davis (American actor) he was born in 06/11/1949
  • Carrie P. Meek (American politician) she was born in 29/04/1926
  • Anthony Lobello, Jr. (short track speed skater) he was born in 15/08/1984
  • Bertil H. van Boer (musicologist) he was born in 02/10/1952
  • Elise Ray (American gymnast) she was born in 06/02/1982
  • Bryan Clark (American professional wrestler) he was born in 14/03/1964
  • Consuela Lee (American musician, pianist and music educator) she was born in 01/11/1926
  • Ernie Barton (American musician) he was born in 01/01/1930
  • Ernie Sims (American football player) he was born in 23/12/1984
  • Samuel T. Durrance (American scientist) he was born in 17/09/1943
  • Antonio Cromartie (American football player, cornerback) he was born in 15/04/1984
  • Suna Murray (figure skater) she was born in 16/04/1955
  • Lobo (American musician) he was born in 31/07/1943
  • Maddy Curley (gymnast) she was born in 03/12/1981
  • Blayne Barber (professional golfer) he was born in 25/12/1989
  • Troy Perry (American activist and clergy) he was born in 27/07/1940

Schools in Tallahassee

College & universities near Tallahassee, FL

Code Name City ZIP
133650 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee (FL) 32307
134097 Florida State University Tallahassee (FL) 32306-1037
490142 World Class Academy of Beauty Careers Tallahassee (FL) 32310-6831
451158 Aveda Institute-Tallahassee Tallahassee (FL) 32304
447892 North Florida Cosmetology Institute Inc Tallahassee (FL) 32312

Post offices near Tallahassee

Post Office Name City ZIP
Park Avenu Post Office Tallahassee (FL) 32301
Leon Post Office Tallahassee (FL) 32303
Tallaha Post Office Tallahassee (FL) 32301
Tallaha Post Office Tallahassee (FL) 32301
Westsid Post Office Tallahassee (FL) 32304

Other cities in Leon County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Leon County , FL.

City Name Population Title
Woodville 2,978 Town in the U.

Distance to Other Cities

Tallahassee distances to largest Florida cities