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Alachua County
Alachua County Courthouse
Alachua County Courthouse
Flag of Alachua County
Official logo of Alachua County
Map of Florida highlighting Alachua County
Location within the U.S. state of Florida
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Florida's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 29°41′N 82°22′W / 29.68°N 82.37°W / 29.68; -82.37
Country United States
State Florida
FoundedDecember 29, 1824
Named forAlachua (Timucuan word for "sinkhole")
SeatGainesville
Largest cityGainesville
Area
 • Total969 sq mi (2,510 km2)
 • Land875 sq mi (2,270 km2)
 • Water94 sq mi (240 km2)  9.7%
Population
 • Total278,468
 • Density290/sq mi (110/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Websitewww.alachuacounty.us

Alachua County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida, and was formed on February 29, 1824. As of 2020, the population is 278,468.[1] Alachua County's seat is Gainesville.

References[change | change source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Alachua County, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 10, 2023.

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