Information on Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County
The City of Fort Walton Beach is located in the state of Florida, in Okaloosa County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Fort Walton Beach City HALL, Okaloosa County
| Fort Walton Beach City Hall's address | Fort Walton Beach Fort Walton Beach Municipal Building PO Box 4009 Fort Walton Beach FL 32549 United States | |
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| Phone number of Fort Walton Beach City Hall | +1 850-833-9500 | |
| Fort Walton Beach, FL email | Loading... | |
| Fort Walton Beach official website | fwb.org | |
| Council–manager of Fort Walton Beach | Mike Anderson | |
| Okaloosa County, Florida: Vital Records | Fort Walton Beach vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Florida birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Fort Walton Beach
What county is Fort Walton Beach FL in?Fort Walton Beach, FL is located in Okaloosa County |
Where is Fort Walton Beach, Florida ?Fort Walton Beach is located in Okaloosa County in the northwestern part of Florida, USA. It lies along the Emerald Coast, bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the south. The city is situated approximately 40 miles east of Pensacola and 60 miles west of Panama City. |
Fort Walton Beach administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Florida |
| County | Okaloosa - other counties in Florida |
Demography of Fort Walton Beach
| Name of Fort Walton Beach inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 19 507 inhabitants | 106 / 1 751 | ||
| Population density in Fort Walton Beach | 2 372,0 pop/sq mi (915,8 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Fort Walton Beach, FL
Where to apply for a passport in Fort Walton Beach, FL? There are 4 passport offices in Fort Walton Beach, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| FORT WALTON BEACH LIBRARY | 185 MIRACLE STRIP PKWY SE | 8508339590 |
| INDIAN TEMPLE MOUND MUSEUM | 139 MIRACLE STRIP PKWY SE | 8508339595 |
| OKALOOSA COUNTY CLERK OF COURT - COURTHOUSE ANNEX EXTENSION | 1940 LEWIS TURNER BLVD | 8506517200 |
| USPS FORT WALTON BEACH POST OFFICE | 21 WALTER MARTIN RD NE | 8507963194 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Fort Walton Beach
There are 20 bank branches in Fort Walton Beach.
Beach Community Bank is the most popular bank in Fort Walton Beach with 3 branch offices, followed by Synovus Bank with 2 branch offices and then Hancock Whitney Bank with 2 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Fort Walton Beach:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| Beach Community Bank | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Synovus Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Hancock Whitney Bank | 2 | Limited Service Mobile Office |
| FNBT BANK | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Compass Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of England | 1 | Limited Service Loan Production Office |
| SunTrust Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of America, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Wells Fargo Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| MidSouth Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Company | 1 | Limited Service Loan Production Office |
| Summit Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First City Bank of Florida | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Regions Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Fort Walton Beach administrative numbers
| Fort Walton Beach City code | 1224475 |
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| Fort Walton Beach City postcode | 32549 |
Toponymy and translation of Fort Walton Beach
| Arabic: فورت والتون بيتش | Persian: فورت والتون بیچ | Japanese: フォート・ウォルトン・ビーチ |
| Korean: 포르 월턴 비치 | Russian: Форт Уолтон Бич | Serbian: Форт Волтон Бич |
| Ukrainian: Форт-Волтон-Біч | Chinese: 沃尔顿堡滩 |
Transportation modes in Fort Walton Beach
| Airport | Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport 7 miles Destin Executive Airport 9 miles Duke Field 16.7 miles |
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Fort Walton Beach territory
| Fort Walton Beach area | 8,22 sq mi (21,30 km²) |
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| Fort Walton Beach altitude | 13 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 30.4247 Longitude: -86.6203 Latitude: 30° 25' 29'' North Longitude: 86° 37' 13'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Fort Walton Beach | Currently, the town Fort Walton Beach isn’t twinned |
| Natural parks | Fort Walton Beach isn't part of a natural park |
What is Fort Walton Beach close to?
| Nearby cities include: Cinco Bayou, Mary Esther, Shalimar and Valparaiso | ||
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| Milton | Shalimar | Shalimar |
| Mary Esther |  | Cinco Bayou |
| Mary Esther | Cinco Bayou | Cinco Bayou |
| Cinco Bayou 0.7 miles | Mary Esther 2.5 miles | Shalimar 2.6 miles |
| Valparaiso 7.7 miles | Destin 9.3 miles | Niceville 10.8 miles |
| Crestview 22.5 miles | Milton 29.4 miles | Freeport 29.5 miles |
Distance between Fort Walton Beach and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1870 miles | Houston : 526 miles | Philadelphia : 926 miles |
| Phoenix : 1506 miles | San Antonio : 716 miles | San Diego : 1799 miles |
| Dallas : 620 miles | San Jose : 2065 miles | Jacksonville : 296 miles closest |
| Indianapolis : 648 miles | San Francisco : 2133 miles | Austin : 664 miles |
| Columbus : 692 miles | Fort Worth : 652 miles | Charlotte : 472 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL
Elementary schools in Fort Walton Beach
Annette P. Edwins Elementary School
District of OkaloosaLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 466
Elliott Point Elementary School
District of OkaloosaLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 620
Kenwood Elementary School
District of OkaloosaLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 623
Liza Jackson Preparatory School
District of OkaloosaLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 848
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie
District of OkaloosaLowest grade : 3, Highest grade : 8
Students : 140
Wright Elementary School
District of OkaloosaLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 630
Middle schools in Fort Walton Beach
Max Bruner Junior Middle School
District of OkaloosaLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 740
W. C. Pryor Middle School
District of OkaloosaLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 671
High schools in Fort Walton Beach
Choctawhatchee Senior High School
District of OkaloosaLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1637
Fort Walton Beach High School
District of OkaloosaLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1654
Alternative schools in Fort Walton Beach
Ami Kids Emerald Coast
District of OkaloosaLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 27
Okaloosa Academy
District of OkaloosaLowest grade : 4, Highest grade : 12
Students : 277
Okaloosa Technical College And Choice High School
District of OkaloosaLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 151
Okaloosa Virtual Franchise
District of OkaloosaLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program
District of OkaloosaLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12
Students : 51
Silver Sands-Excep. Children
District of OkaloosaLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 138
Private schools in Fort Walton Beach
Calvary Christian Academy & Preschool
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12Students : 251
Cinco Christain School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 184
Infinite Grace Autism Academy
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12Students : 14
Montessori Learning Center
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : KStudents : 36
St Mary Catholic School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 318
Leisure and activities in Fort Walton Beach surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Island Golf Center | Ft. Walton Beach Golf Club |
| Shalimar Pointe Golf & Country Club to Shalimar 4.1 miles | Sandpiper Cove Golf Course to Destin 8.7 miles |
| Indian Bayou Golf & Country Club to Destin 9.8 miles | The Golf Garden to Destin 9.9 miles |
| Emerald Bay to Destin 10.1 miles | Eglin AFB Golf Course - Falcon to Niceville 10.5 miles |
| Eglin AFB Golf Course - Eagle to Niceville 11.1 miles | Kelly Plantation to Destin 11.1 miles |