Washington County Map, Florida
Explore the definitive interactive map and reference guide to Washington County, Florida. With a population of 25,473 living across 580 square miles of land, Washington County is one of 15 counties in the Northwest Florida region. The county seat is Chipley, and the county carries the FIPS identifier 12133 in U.S. Census and USGS datasets.
A rural Panhandle county between Panama City and DeFuniak Springs, Washington is defined by pine forests, small farms, and the karst springs and caves along Holmes Creek.
Washington County at a glance
A concise reference summary of Washington County's key statistics — useful for research, real estate, relocation, travel planning, GIS workflows, journalism, and civics education.
- Official name
- Washington County
- County seat
- Chipley
- FIPS code
- 12133
- Region
- Northwest Florida
- Established
- 1825
- Named for
- George Washington.
- Land area
- 580 sq mi
- Water area
- 36 sq mi
- Total area
- 616 sq mi
- Population (2020)
- 25,473
- Population density
- 44 / sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time
Where is Washington County, Florida?
Washington County is located in the Northwest Florida region of Florida, one of 67 counties that make up the state. Its county seat, Chipley, is the administrative hub — home to the courthouse, county commission chambers, tax collector, property appraiser, supervisor of elections, and clerk of the circuit court.
The county spans a total of 616 square miles — 580 of land and 36 of water — and operates on Central Time. Federal agencies including the U.S. Census Bureau, USGS, and FEMA reference the county by its FIPS code, 12133, in datasets, boundary files, and hazard mapping.
Washington County shares borders with 5 neighboring counties: Holmes County, Jackson County, Calhoun County, Bay County, Walton County. Use the interactive map above to explore where those boundaries meet or jump directly to any neighboring county page for a side-by-side comparison.
Washington County geography & landscape
Rolling piney woods, sinkholes, karst springs, Holmes Creek, and the Choctawhatchee River.
The county's overall footprint — 580 square miles of land plus 36 square miles of water — places it in the mid-range of Florida's 67 counties by area. Elevation across most of Florida is modest, and land-use, drainage basins, and habitat corridors defined by state and federal agencies (Florida Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and the Water Management Districts) shape how growth and conservation coexist here.
Economy & industry in Washington County
Timber, agriculture (peanuts, cotton, cattle), correctional employment, and I-10 travel services.
Employment, tax base, and land use in Washington County reflect its location in Northwest Florida and its position in the state's middle tier of population. Economic development authorities, chambers of commerce, and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity publish updated employer and workforce data for the county on their portals.
History of Washington County
Established 1825 from Jackson and Walton counties. Falling Waters — Florida's tallest waterfall (73 feet) — is nearby.
Established in 1825, Washington County is one of Florida's earliest counties. Its boundaries, seat, and government have evolved through territorial, statehood, Reconstruction, and modern eras — a lineage documented by the Florida Historical Society, the State Archives of Florida, and the Washington County Historical Commission or equivalent local body.
Tourism & things to do in Washington County
Falling Waters State Park, Falling Waters Sink, Holmes Creek (canoeing), and the Wausau Possum Festival.
Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a longer stay, or a day drive from a neighboring county, Washington County offers a mix of natural, cultural, and community attractions tied to its Northwest Florida identity. For the latest hours, admission fees, and seasonal events, check the county's official tourism development council and the Florida State Parks portal (floridastateparks.org).
Cities, towns & communities in Washington County
Washington County contains the following incorporated cities, towns, and notable census-designated places. Each municipality provides local services, zoning, and police protection within the broader county jurisdiction. Use the ZIP code lookupto jump between Florida counties instantly.
Getting to Washington County
Access routes and regional transportation infrastructure serving Washington County.
- I-10
- US-90
- SR-77
- SR-79
- Bonifay-Chipley area airports
Washington County GIS, parcel & boundary data
Washington County's authoritative boundary lines, parcel data, zoning layers, flood zones, and land-use inventories are maintained by county government and state agencies. Use the official links in the sidebar for parcel lookups, appraiser searches, and record requests. For statewide GIS, the Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection publish downloadable layers keyed to FIPS 12133.
You can download this county's outline as SVG, PNG, or a printable PDF factsheet using the export tools in the sidebar — perfect for reports, presentations, classroom handouts, or planning documents.
Frequently asked about Washington County
Population figures reflect the U.S. Census Bureau 2020 decennial count with ACS 5-year updates where noted. Land and water areas come from the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line boundary files. Highway designations use Florida Department of Transportation route inventories. County establishment dates and namesakes are drawn from the Florida Association of Counties and State Archives of Florida. See our methodology page.
Nearby Florida counties
Counties that share a border with Washington County. Click any to view its map, seat, cities, and full guide.