Istachatta, Florida

Istachatta, Florida
The Istachatta community center and Hernando County Public Library on the corner of CR 439 and Magnon Drive
Location in Hernando County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 28°39′48″N 82°16′21″W / 28.66333°N 82.27250°W / 28.66333; -82.27250
CountryUnited States
StateFlorida
CountyHernando
Area
 • Total
0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2)
 • Land0.31 sq mi (0.79 km2)
 • Water0.046 sq mi (0.12 km2)
Elevation
46 ft (14 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
126
 • Density411.6/sq mi (158.91/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
34636
Area code352
FIPS code12-34275
GNIS feature ID2402624

Istachatta is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Hernando County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, Istachatta had a population of 126. The name "Istachatta" is derived from a Seminole word meaning "man snake".