Leon County, Florida

Leon County
County
Leon County Courthouse
Flag
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Florida
Florida's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 30°28′N 84°17′W / 30.46°N 84.28°W / 30.46; -84.28
Country United States
State Florida
FoundedDecember 29, 1824
Named forJuan Ponce de León
SeatTallahassee
Largest cityTallahassee
Area
 • Total702 sq mi (1,820 km2)
 • Land667 sq mi (1,730 km2)
 • Water35 sq mi (90 km2)  5.0%
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total292,198
 • Density420/sq mi (160/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Websitewww.leoncountyfl.gov

Leon County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. It was formed on December 29, 1824. As of 2020, 292,198 people lived there.[1] Leon County's seat is Tallahassee.

References

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

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