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Statistics & Facts

Location

Weather & Climate

City Attractions

Miscellany

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Statistics & Facts

The Florida state capital is Tallahassee.
The population of Fort Walton Beach is approximately 21,471 (1990).
The approximate number of families is 9,112 (1990).
The amount of land area in Fort Walton Beach is 19.244 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 1.972 sq kilometers.
The distance from Fort Walton Beach to Washington DC is 809 miles.
The distance to the Florida state capital is 140 miles. (as the crow flies)
Fort Walton Beach is positioned 30.42 degrees north of the equator and 86.61 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Fort Walton Beach average temperature is 67.2 degrees F.

Location

in the northwest panhandle of Florida
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Climate

Sub-tropical with southern winds and stable temperatures.
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Weather

mild. Here is a weather page for the Emerald Coast area.
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Attractions

Please take a look at The Emerald Coast Beach & Travel Guide
We are a guide to the emerald coast. Our web site services the communities of the Emerald Coast, Destin & Fort Walton Beach Florida area.
We also serve: Navarre, Okaloosa Island, Sandestin, Seaside

Camp Walton Schoolhouse
107 First St.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Phone: 850-833-9595 Restored and maintained by the Jr. Service League of Fort Walton Beach

Heritage Museum
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Phone: 850-678-2615
Exhibits illustrate history of Okaloosa and Walton Counties from 10,000 B.C. to present.

Indian Temple Mound and Museum
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Phone: 850-833-9595
A 20,000 piece exhibit showcasing America's largest collection of Southeastern Indian ceramic artifacts. Admission charged.

The FOCUS Center
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Phone: 850-664-1261
Where a child can turn a science museum into fun! Admission $ 3.50

U.S. Air Force Armament Museum
North of Fort Walton Beach, FL
Phone: 850-882-4062
This is a must see. Take the kids to for a close up look of those high flying machines.
Admission free

Arts and Design Society's Art Center Gallery is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday noon-4 pm and on Sundays 1-4PM. The gallery has art shows from local and regional artists. These shows change monthly. Art classes are available. For more information call (850)244-1271.
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Fort Walton Beach

Miscellany

The northwest panhandle of Florida is in the central time zone, unlike most of Florida!