Havana, Florida facts for kids
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Town of Havana
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| Havana, Florida | |
Cecil G. Trippe Municipal Building, Havana
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| Motto(s):
"Florida's Friendliest Small Town!"
"A Great Place to Live!" |
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Location in Gadsden County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Gadsden |
| Incorporated | December 5, 1906 |
| Named for | Havana, Cuba |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.83 sq mi (7.32 km2) |
| • Land | 2.79 sq mi (7.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,753 |
| • Density | 629.22/sq mi (242.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32333
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| Area code(s) | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-29150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0283812 |
Havana is a small town in Gadsden County, Florida, United States. It's like a neighbor to the bigger city of Tallahassee. In 2020, about 1,753 people lived there. The town got its name from Havana, Cuba, which is a city far to the south.
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History of Havana
The story of Havana, Florida, began with shade tobacco farming around 1829. This special tobacco was grown under cloth to protect it from the sun.
How Havana Got Its Name
In 1902, a new railroad line was finished. Many people moved to the area where Havana is now. A local teacher, James Mathewson, suggested the name "Havana." He thought the cigars made from local tobacco were as good as those from Havana, Cuba.
Becoming a Town and a Fire
On December 5, 1906, the Town of Havana officially became a town. The railway helped send farm products and tobacco to other places. Sadly, on March 16, 1916, a big fire destroyed 26 businesses in Havana. Only two stores were left standing.
Havana Today
Over time, tobacco farming became less common. Today, Havana is known for its unique shops. You can find antique stores, art galleries, and other special places there.
Geography of Havana
Havana is located in the northeastern part of Gadsden County. This area is part of the Florida Panhandle. Its exact location is 30°37′27″N 84°24′54″W / 30.62417°N 84.41500°W.
Roads and Routes
U.S. Route 27 goes right through the middle of Havana. If you drive southeast, it takes you about 16 miles to Tallahassee. If you go north, it's about 25 miles to Bainbridge, Georgia. Another road, Florida State Road 12, crosses US 27 in Havana. It leads west about 12 miles to Quincy, which is the main town of Gadsden County.
Land and Water
The United States Census Bureau says Havana covers about 2.8 square miles (7.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
Climate in Havana
Havana has a climate with hot, humid summers. The winters are usually mild, meaning they are not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
| Climate data for Havana, Florida | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 83 (28) |
85 (29) |
90 (32) |
92 (33) |
100 (38) |
102 (39) |
102 (39) |
101 (38) |
98 (37) |
95 (35) |
87 (31) |
84 (29) |
102 (39) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 64 (18) |
67 (19) |
74 (23) |
79 (26) |
86 (30) |
90 (32) |
91 (33) |
90 (32) |
88 (31) |
81 (27) |
73 (23) |
66 (19) |
79 (26) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 40 (4) |
42 (6) |
48 (9) |
52 (11) |
61 (16) |
68 (20) |
71 (22) |
70 (21) |
66 (19) |
57 (14) |
49 (9) |
42 (6) |
56 (13) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 4 (−16) |
0 (−18) |
19 (−7) |
31 (−1) |
36 (2) |
49 (9) |
60 (16) |
59 (15) |
48 (9) |
33 (1) |
20 (−7) |
12 (−11) |
0 (−18) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.80 (122) |
4.92 (125) |
5.86 (149) |
3.68 (93) |
5.04 (128) |
5.92 (150) |
7.36 (187) |
6.78 (172) |
4.15 (105) |
4.11 (104) |
3.51 (89) |
3.77 (96) |
59.9 (1,520) |
Demographics of Havana
A census is a count of all the people living in a place. The U.S. government does a census every ten years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 432 | — | |
| 1920 | 448 | 3.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,169 | 160.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,221 | 4.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,634 | 33.8% | |
| 1960 | 2,090 | 27.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,022 | −3.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,782 | 37.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,654 | −40.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,713 | 3.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,754 | 2.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,753 | −0.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population Changes (2010 and 2020)
In 2010, 1,754 people lived in Havana. By 2020, the population was 1,753, which is almost the same. The table below shows the different groups of people living in Havana.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 775 | 715 | 44.18% | 40.79% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 937 | 899 | 53.42% | 51.28% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 2 | 0 | 0.11% | 0.00% |
| Asian (NH) | 8 | 4 | 0.46% | 0.23% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 2 | 0.00% | 0.11% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 8 | 58 | 0.46% | 3.31% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 24 | 75 | 1.37% | 4.28% |
| Total | 1,754 | 1,753 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Education in Havana
The Gadsden County School District runs Havana Magnet School. This school teaches students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Gadsden County High School is the only high school for students in the county. It is located just outside the town limits.
Past Schools in Havana
In the past, Havana had three schools: Havana Elementary School, Havana Middle School, and Havana Northside High School. Havana Elementary worked to improve student learning in 1995. In 2001, most of its 1,000 students were from African-American families. In 2003, Havana Northside High School joined with another school to become East Gadsden High. Later, in 2017, West Gadsden High also joined East Gadsden High.
Private Schools Near Havana
There are also two private schools located near Havana. They have Havana postal addresses but are not inside the town itself:
- Robert F. Munroe Day School
- Tallavanna Christian School
Transportation in Havana
The Gadsden Connector is a bus service run by Big Bend Transit. It has a stop in Havana, making it easier for people to travel around.
Images for kids
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Former Havana Elementary School
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Former Havana Northside High School
See also
In Spanish: Havana (Florida) para niños
