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′44″N 82°16′37″W / 28.66222°N 82.27694°W / 28.66222; -82.27694
CountryUnited States
StateFlorida
CountyHernando
Area
  Total
0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2)
  Land0.31 sq mi (0.79 km2)
  Water0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2)
Elevation
59 ft (18 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
126
  Density411.76/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 ID0284632

Istachatta is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Hernando County, Florida, United States. The population was 116 at the 2010 census, up from 65 at the 2000 census. The name "Istachatta" is derived from a Seminole word meaning "man snake".