Tallapoosa County, Alabama

Tallapoosa County, Alabama
Tallapoosa County Courthouse in Dadeville
Location within the U.S. state of Alabama
Coordinates: 32°51′41″N 85°47′50″W / 32.8614°N 85.7972°W / 32.8614; -85.7972
Country United States
State Alabama
FoundedDecember 18, 1832
Named afterTallapoosa River
SeatDadeville
Largest cityAlexander City
Area
 • Total
766 sq mi (1,980 km2)
 • Land717 sq mi (1,860 km2)
 • Water50 sq mi (130 km2)  6.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
41,311
 • Estimate 
(2024)
40,699
 • Density57.6/sq mi (22.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.tallaco.com
  • County Number 62 on Alabama Licence Plates

Tallapoosa County is a county located in the east-central portion of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2020 census, the population was 41,311. Its county seat is Dadeville. Its largest city is Alexander City.