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Alachua (/ ə ˈ l æ tʃ u eɪ / ⓘ ə-LATCH-oo-ay) is the second-largest city in Alachua County, Florida and the third-largest in North Central Florida. According to the 2020 census, the city's population was 10,574, up from 9,059 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Gainesville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
About Alachua. Alachua's Story; Tour Alachua. Historic Main Street; Walking Tour
Jun 10, 2023 · Add in a gorgeous nature preserve, longstanding family-owned restaurants, and a farm where you can pick your own berries, and you've got small-town heaven. Here's how to spend a weekend in Alachua, Florida.
Oct 17, 2023 · Sitting northwest of the much larger Gainesville, Alachua is the third-largest city in North Central Florida. I found a lot to love about Alachua, from its historic Main Street to pastoral farms, and the beautiful nature all around.
Prehistory to 1900. "Alachua" is a word with a mysterious origin. The Timucua were the native people of North Central Florida at the time of Spanish contact in the 16th Century, and "chua" is a Timucuan word meaning "hole."
Whether you’re looking to escape into the beauty of nature throughout North Central Florida, explore its deep and rich history, or enjoy the amenities offered only by a growing urban community, there’s something for everyone in Alachua, Florida.
Alachua County (/ ə ˈ l æ tʃ u ə / ⓘ 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.
