Andalusia, Alabama

Andalusia is a city in Covington County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 8,805.[2]

Andalusia, Alabama
City
First National Bank Building, Andalusia, 2014
First National Bank Building, Andalusia, 2014
Motto: 
"A proud heritage. A progressive future."
Location of Andalusia in Covington County, Alabama.
Location of Andalusia in Covington County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 31°18′29″N 86°28′57″W
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyCovington
Settled1841
Incorporated1884
Government
 • TypeMayor/City Council
Area
[1]
 • Total19.81 sq mi (51.32 km2)
 • Land19.66 sq mi (50.91 km2)
 • Water0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2)
Elevation
348 ft (106 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total8,805
 • Density447.93/sq mi (172.95/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
36420 and 36421
Area code334
FIPS code01-01708
GNIS feature ID0133361
Websitewww.cityofandalusia.com

Media
  • Radio stations
    • WAAO-FM 103.7 (Country)
    • WSTF 91.5 FM (Religious)
  • Newspaper
    • Andalusia Star-News (daily)

Education

Public education is provided by Andalusia City School System. which consists of Andalusia Elementary School, Andalusia Middle School, and Andalusia High School.

Notable natives
  • Charles Brooks, editorial cartoonist
  • Robert Horry, NBA player
  • Nico Johnson, NFL player for Kansas City Chiefs, won 3 BCS National Championships while playing football for The University of Alabama.
  • Alexa Jones, Miss Alabama 2005 and Miss America 2006 second runner-up
  • Frank Tipler, cosmologist
  • Charles "Bubba" Bailey, the police officer from Hamish and Andy's Caravan of Courage USA

References
  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. "Andalusia city, Alabama". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 8, 2023.


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