Talladega, Alabama

Talladega (locally, pronounced /ˌtæləˈdɪgə/) is a city in Talladega County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census the population was 15,861.[7] The city is the county seat of Talladega County. Talladega is about 50 miles (80 km) east of Birmingham, Alabama.

Talladega, Alabama
City
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
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyTalladega
Government
 • MayorTimothy Ragland[1][2][3][4]
Area
[5]
 • Total26.13 sq mi (67.69 km2)
 • Land26.05 sq mi (67.48 km2)
 • Water0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2)
Elevation
[6]
587 ft (179 m)
Population
 (2020)[7]
 • 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[6]
Websitewww.talladega.com

References
  1. Hayes, Dixon (5 November 2019). "Talladega swears in first black mayor". Wsfa.com. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  2. "Talladega swears-in first African-American mayor". Abc3340.com. 4 November 2019.
  3. Chris Norwood (8 October 2019). "HISTORY MADE!: Talladega elects its first African-American mayor". The Anniston Star. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  4. "Alabama Man, Tim Ragland, Makes Double History as Youngest and First Black Mayor of Talladega, Alabama". Atlantablackstar.com. 9 October 2019.
  5. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  6. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Talladega, Alabama
  7. "Talladega city, Alabama". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2023.


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