Talladega, Alabama

Talladega, Alabama
Talladega Courthouse Square Historic District
Talladega Courthouse Square Historic District
Location of Talladega in Talladega County, Alabama.
Location of Talladega in Talladega County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 33°26′5″N 86°6′5″W / 33.43472°N 86.10139°W / 33.43472; -86.10139
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyTalladega
Government
 • MayorAshton S. Hall[1]
Area
 • Total26.13 sq mi (67.69 km2)
 • Land26.05 sq mi (67.48 km2)
 • Water0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2)
Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Population
 • Total15,861
 • Density608.82/sq mi (235.06/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
35160-35161
Area code(s)256/938.
FIPS code01-74592
GNIS feature ID2405562[3]
Websitewww.talladega.com

Talladega (locally, pronounced /ˌtæləˈdɪgə/) is a city in Talladega County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census the population was 15,861.[4] The city is the county seat of Talladega County. Talladega is about 50 miles (80 km) east of Birmingham, Alabama.

References

  1. ↑ "Mayor of Talladega". City of Talladega. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  2. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  3. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Talladega, Alabama
  4. 1 2 "Talladega city, Alabama". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2023.