Why visit Havana
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails and 7 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Dr. Malcolm Nicholson Farmhouse and Havana Northside High School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 40°F.
Weather in Havana
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Havana
Havana is a town in Gadsden County, Florida, United States, and a suburb of Tallahassee. The population was 1,753 at the 2020 census, almost even from 1,754 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Tallahassee, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town was named after Havana, Cuba, located about 530 miles (850 km) to the south.
From the Wikipedia article Havana, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Dr. Malcolm Nicholson Farmhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Building in Florida, United States
Havana Northside High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
High school in Havana, Gadsden County, Florida
Planter's Exchange, Inc.
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes7
Churches and places of worship1
History
The cultivation of shade tobacco began in Gadsden County, Florida around 1829. In 1902, following the completion of the Georgia, Florida and Alabama Railroad, many settlers moved a mile east to the present site of Havana, and platted it as their new community. A local teacher, James Mathewson, proposed the name "Havana". He believed the hand-rolled cigars made in this region of Florida were comparable to those from Havana, Cuba. On December 5, 1906, the Town of Havana was officially incorporated as a municipality. The railway town was important to the export of farming and tobacco.
On March 16, 1916, Havana was destroyed by a fire and 26 business-owned buildings were burned leaving only two remaining stores.
In recent times, much of the tobacco crop industry has declined and Havana is now known for its antiques, art galleries and specialty stores.
From the History section of Havana, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Map of Havana
27 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 40°F | 4.8 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 41°F | 4.6 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 46°F | 5.2 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 53°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 86°F | 62°F | 4.5 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 69°F | 6.3 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 72°F | 7.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 72°F | 6.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 67°F | 6.1 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 58°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 73°F | 47°F | 3.6 in |
| Dec | 66°F | 42°F | 3.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Quincy 3 Ssw (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Gadsden County has had 32 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-27: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Tallahassee International Airport (TLH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Quincy 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Bradfordville 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Tallahassee 16 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Gretna 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Bainbridge 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Cairo 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
- Woodville 23 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Chattahoochee 25 mi west, about 41 min by car
- Thomasville 30 mi northeast, about 48 min by car
- Crawfordville 30 mi south, about 48 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Havana FL downtown03, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cecil G. Trippe Municipal Building, Havana, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gadsden Connector bus stop, Municipal Building, Havana, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Havana, Florida police car, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burger King, Havana, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cecil G. Trippe Municipal Building, Havana, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former Burger King - Havana, Gadsden County, FL, FLGALine1999, CC0
- Family Dollar, Havana, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Piggly Wiggly Food for Less, Havana, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Harveys Supermarket, Havana, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Piggly Wiggly Food 4 Less - Havana, FL, FLGALine1999, CC0
- El Jalisco Restaurant, Havana, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Road signs for US27 and CR12 on 5th Avenue E, Havana, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Havana Public Library, Florida, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Havana Public Library plaque, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Havana Community park flower bed, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Prisoners of War memorial, Havana Community Park, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Price of Freedom Veterans Memorial, Havana Community Park, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Killed in Action memorial, Havana Community Park, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Price of Freedom Veterans Memorial, Havana Community Park, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Missing in Action memorial, Havana Community Park, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Havana Butterfly Garden, Black-eyed Susan short, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Havana Butterfly Garden, Zinnias, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Havana Butterfly Garden, Hibiscus, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Havana Butterfly Garden fountain and swing, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Havana Butterfly Garden fountain, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Havana Butterfly Garden, Blanket Flower, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Havana Butterfly Garden, Firecracker plant, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Havana Butterfly Garden, Black-eyed Susan tall, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old First Federal Savings Bank, Havana, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Havana Community Park playground, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Looking North on US27, Havana, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Looking South on US27, Havana, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Inez Kitchen, Havana, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Havana Police Department, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, Havana Lodge 167, masonic building, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Havana Fire Department, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Havana FL Nicholson Farmhouse01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PlantersExchange, Tim Ross, Public domain
- FGA Hinson driveway railroad crossing, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
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