What Are People From Tallahassee Called?

Name: Tallahassee
Address: North America, United States

North America, United States

United States

People from Tallahassee are called:

People from Tallahassee are called Tallahassean.

Demonym:

Tallahassean

Pronunciation:

/ˌtæləˈhæsiən/

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About Tallahassee

Capital city of Florida since 1824.
Home to Florida State University and Florida A&M University.
Known for its rolling hills and canopy roads.
Center of Florida state government and education.

Quick Facts

Population:: 196,169 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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Etymology & Origin

From the Muskogee Creek word 'tallahassee' meaning 'old fields' or 'old town'.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Atlanta

450 km north of Tallahassee

People are called:

Atlantan

Montgomery

320 km northwest of Tallahassee

People are called:

Montgomeryan

Columbia

350 km northeast of Tallahassee

People are called:

Columbian

Quick Facts

Population:: 196,169 (2024 est.)
Country:: United States
Region:: North America

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