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Altha is a small town in Calhoun County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Florida Panhandle in North Florida. The population was 496 at the 2020 census, a decrease from 536 at the 2010 census. == History == During segregation, the Town of Altha was known to have had "Sunset Signs" that were posted at each corner of the city limits warning African Americans not to enter after dark. It was first settled in 1902, and the town was officially incorporated as a municipality in 1946. == Geography == The exact coordinates for the Town of Altha is located at 30°34′18″N 85°7′39″W (30.571710, –85.127533). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2), of which 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (2.72%) is water. Altha is located in northwestern Florida, approximately 45 minutes from the Georgia state line and one hour from the Alabama state line. Altha is in a rural county, with the primary industry being agriculture. Tomatoes, watermelons, green vegetables, cucumbers, peanuts, corn, wheat, and cotton are all major crops in this farming area.