Altha Florida Map

About Altha, Florida

Altha is a locality in Calhoun County, Florida, United States. It is a small community with a population of 457. The population density is 163.7 people per km². Altha is located at 30.5705°N, 85.1271°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 32421.

Altha lies in a region where the earth gently slopes toward the Chipola River, a ribbon of dark water winding through the panhandle's verdant embrace. It lies 42.6 miles north-east of Panama City, FL (from Panama City, FL: bearing 48°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-north-east of Clarksville. The air here carries the humid breath of pine forests and the fainter, sweeter scent of blooming magnolias, especially potent in the late afternoon when the sun dips low, casting long, sleepy shadows across the fields. Oak trees, gnarled and broad, punctuate the landscape, their branches draped with Spanish moss, creating a kind of soft, ethereal fringe against the deep blue sky. The terrain itself is a patient unfolding of low hills and fertile bottomlands, a place where the land seems to breathe with a quiet, steady pulse. The history of Altha is tied to the fertile soils and the navigable waters that have sustained its inhabitants for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the agricultural promise of the region, established a life here, their endeavors shaped by the rhythms of planting and harvest. The local economy, once more directly reliant on farming, now sees its roots in the surrounding timber and the steady flow of goods along the Chipola. There’s a sense of enduring connection to the past, a feeling that the stories of those who cleared the land and built the first homes are still whispered on the breeze that rustles through the pines. A quiet dignity pervades Altha, a reflection of a place that has found its strength in its enduring natural beauty and the steadfast character of its people.

About This Altha Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Altha, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.570472, -85.127144. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Altha and Calhoun County.

Detailed location data for Altha includes the ZIP code (32421), telephone area code (850), county seat of Calhoun County (Blountstown), and school district assignment (Calhoun County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Altha is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.