Wetumpka, Alabama

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Wetumpka, Alabama
Wetumpka city hall
Wetumpka city hall
Location in Elmore County and the state of Alabama
Location in Elmore County and the state of Alabama
Coordinates: Coordinates: 32°32′27″N 86°12′28″W / 32.54083°N 86.20778°W / 32.54083; -86.20778
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyElmore
Area
 • Total8.9 sq mi (23 km2)
 • Land8.5 sq mi (22 km2)
 • Water0.4 sq mi (1 km2)
Elevation
200 ft (61 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total5,726
 • Density643.4/sq mi (249/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
36092-36093
Area code(s)334
FIPS code01-81720
GNIS feature ID0155305

Wetumpka is a city in Elmore County, Alabama, United States. According to 2000 US census, there are 5,726 people living there. The city is the county seat of Elmore County. It is the third fastest growing county in the state. Together with Montgomery, Prattville, Millbrook, and Tallassee the city is considered part of the Montgomery Metropolitan Area, or River Region. There are approximately 346,578 people living in the region.


In movies[change | change source]

Three major films have been filmed on location in downtown Wetumpka.

Notable people[change | change source]