Alachua County, Florida
Alachua County (/əˈlætʃuə/ ⓘ ə-LATCH-oo-ə) is a county in the north central portion of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 278,468. The county seat is Gainesville, the home of the University of Florida since 1906, when the campus opened with 106 students.
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| Coordinates: 29°41′N 82°22′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| Founded | December 29, 1824 |
| Named for | Alachua (Timucuan word for "sinkhole") |
| Seat | Gainesville |
| Largest city | Gainesville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 969 sq mi (2,510 km2) |
| • Land | 875 sq mi (2,270 km2) |
| • Water | 94 sq mi (240 km2) 9.7% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 278,468 |
| • Density | 290/sq mi (110/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 3rd |
| Website | www |
Alachua County is part of the Gainesville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county is known for its diverse culture, local music, and artisans. Much of its economy revolves around the university, which had nearly 55,000 students in the fall of 2016.
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