Andalusia, Alabama

Andalusia is a city in Covington County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 8,794. The 2007 U.S. Census estimated the city had a population of 8,705.[1] It is the home of the World Championship Domino Tournament.[2]

City of Andalusia
City
Location of Andalusia in Alabama
Location of Andalusia in Alabama
Coordinates:
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyCovington
Area
 • Total18.97 sq mi (49.1 km2)
 • Land18.87 sq mi (48.9 km2)
 • Water0.09 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation
348 ft (106 m)
Population
 (2007)[1]
 • Total8,705
 • Density465.9/sq mi (179.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
36420
Area code(s)334
FIPS code01-01708
GNIS feature ID0133361

Media
  • Radio stations
    • WAAO-FM 103.7 (Country)
    • WSTF 91.5 FM (Religious)
  • Newspaper
    • Andalusia Star-News (daily)

Education

Public education is provided by Andalusia City School System. which consists of Andalusia Elementary School, Andalusia Middle School, and Andalusia High School.

Notable natives
  • Charles Brooks, editorial cartoonist
  • Robert Horry, NBA player
  • Nico Johnson, NFL player for Kansas City Chiefs, won 3 BCS National Championships while playing football for The University of Alabama.
  • Alexa Jones, Miss Alabama 2005 and Miss America 2006 second runner-up
  • Frank Tipler, cosmologist
  • Charles "Bubba" Bailey, the police officer from Hamish and Andy's Caravan of Courage USA

References
  1. "Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places in Alabama". United States Census Bureau. 2008-07-10. Retrieved 2008-07-14.
  2. "World Championship Domino Tournament". Andalusia Rotary Club. Archived from the original on 25 March 2010. Retrieved 27 January 2010.


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