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Ocala (/oʊˈkælə/ oh-KAL-ə) is a city in and the county seat of Marion County within the northern region of Florida, United States.[3] As of the 2020 United States Census, the city's population was 63,591, making it the 54th most populated city in Florida.[4]

Ocala, Florida
City
Top, left to right: Downtown Ocala, horse on a farm, Marion Hotel, Marion Theatre
Top, left to right: Downtown Ocala, horse on a farm, Marion Hotel, Marion Theatre
Official seal of Ocala, Florida
Seal
Nickname: Horse Capital of the World
Motto: "God Be With Us"
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Interactive map of Ocala
Coordinates: 29°11′16″N 82°7′50″W
Country
United States
State
Florida
County
Marion
Settled
1849
Incorporated (town)
February 4, 1869
Incorporated (city)
January 28, 1885
Government
• Type
Council-manager
• City Council
Justin Grabelle, Brent Malever, Jay Musleh, Ire J. Bethea Sr., Matthew Wardell
• Mayor
Kent Guinn
• City Manager
Sandra Wilson
Area[1]
• City
47.26 sq mi (122.41 km2)
• Land
47.26 sq mi (122.39 km2)
• Water
0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
104 ft (32 m)
Population (2020)
• City
63,591
• Rank
US: 638th
• Density
1,345.64/sq mi (519.56/km2)
• Urban
156,909 (US: 211th)
• Metro
354,353 (US: 149th)
Time zone
UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)
UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
34470-34483
Area code
352
FIPS code
12-50750
GNIS feature ID
0288030[2]
Website
OcalaFL.org
Home to over 400 thoroughbred farms and training centers, Ocala was officially named the Horse Capital of the World in 2007.[5] Notable attractions include the Ocala National Forest, Silver Springs State Park, Rainbow Springs State Park, and the College of Central Florida.

Ocala is the principal city of the Ocala, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had an estimated 2017 population of 354,353.[6]