Chattahoochee, Florida

Chattahoochee is a city in Gadsden County, Florida, United States. Its history dates to the Spanish era. It is part of the Tallahassee, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,955 as of the 2020 census.

Chattahoochee, Florida
The Hooch
City of Chattahoochee
Chattahoochee City Hall
Motto(s): 
"A Great Place to Live and Retire"
Location in Gadsden County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 30°42′N 84°50′W
Country United States
State Florida
County Gadsden
Settled1820s
Incorporated1921
Government
  TypeCouncil–Manager
  MayorChristopher Moultry
  Mayor Pro TemAnn Williams
  Council MembersKen Kimrey, Amy Glass,
and Ann Richardson
  City ManagerRobert Presnell
  City ClerkKaty Joyner
Area
  Total5.79 sq mi (15.01 km2)
  Land5.60 sq mi (14.51 km2)
  Water0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2)
Elevation
236 ft (72 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total2,955
  Density527.58/sq mi (203.71/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
32324
Area code850
FIPS code12-11800
GNIS feature ID0280346
Websitewww.chattgov.org

Chattahoochee sits on the banks of the Apalachicola River, and is separated by the Apalachicola and Victory bridges from neighboring Sneads, Florida, which is in Jackson County. Chattahoochee has its own police force with over ten sworn officers and a police chief. Chattahoochee is a name derived from the Creek language meaning "marked rocks".

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