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Area Information

Below are some facts about Pensacola and some valuable links about the area. Follow the links to learn more about the Pensacola area and to help plan your trip to Pensacola!

Other Pensacola Information Sites

• Pensacola Visitors Information Center
• City of Pensacola
• Pensacola News Journal

Pensacola Facts & Statistics

Weather

Pensacola offers beautiful weather year round with summer temperatures averaging in the low 80’s. Pensacola winters are mild with temperatures averaging in the mid 50’s.
Average temperatures:
Jan: 59-41 Fahrenheit/15-5 Celsius; Feb: 62-44 F/17-7 C; Mar: 69-51 F/20-11 C; Apr: 76-58 F/24-14 C; May: 83-65 F/28-18 C; Jun: 88-71 F/31-22 C; Jul: 89-74 F/32-23 C; Aug: 89-73 F/32-23 C; Sep: 86-70 F/30-21 C; Oct: 79-59 F/26-15 C; Nov: 70-51 F/21-11 C; Dec: 62-44 F/17-7 C.

Population

According to the 2000 Census, the greater Pensacola urbanized area, America's first European settlement, is now home to over 300,000 residents.

Area Geography

Pensacola is located on Florida's panhandle and offers 40 miles of powdery white sandy Gulf water beaches.

County Government

Pensacola has a Council-Manager form of government. The elected council sets policies for the city government's operation, and the administrative responsibility of the city falls into the hands of the City Manager.

Sales or Use Tax

Sales tax is 6%. Hotel sales tax is 11.5%.

Important Numbers

Emergency Numbers: Dial 911 for emergencies. Pensacola Fire Department dispatch 850-595-1212. Pensacola Police Department dispatch 850-435-1845, Pensacola Police Department Desk Sargent/Information 850-435-1900.

Telephone Codes

Pensacola area code is 850.

Time Zone

Central Standard Time (CST), six hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Daylight Saving Time is observed from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October.

Electrical Current

Electrical devices here run on 110/115 volt, 60-cycle current. International visitors therefore may need to use adapters or converters.

Currency

US Dollar ($). Numerous money exchanges are available. Most major airports, various banks and American Express offices are available to exchange foreign currency.

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