About Havana
Havana, FL is a small town located in northwestern Florida, home to 1,756 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Havana holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.79 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 629 residents per square mile.
📰 Havana News Today
- Margaret Gregory Obituary (2026) - Havana, FL - Palatka Daily News Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Freddie Lee Taylor, Jr. Obituary (2026) - Havana, FL - Carnegie Funeral Home - Chiefland Legacy obituary · Aug 13
- Havana Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- Gaming machines seized from Gadsden County internet cafe, authorities say WCTV · Apr 30
- Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office says a 65-year-old Havana woman has been found safe WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee News · May 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Havana Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Havana — but the Florida one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northwestern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Havana
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- El Jalisco — mexican
- Off the Rails Irish Pub
- Oscar's — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Havana
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Havana
- GADSDEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
- HAVANA MAGNET SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateFlorida
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,756
Rank in state#305 of 411
Land area2.79 sq mi
Density629/sq mi
Coordinates30.6303, -84.4138