Ocala (oh-KAL-əə) is a city in and the area seat of Marion Area, Florida, USA. Situated in North Central Florida, the city's populace was 63,591 since the 2020 census, up from 56,315 at the 2010 census and making it the 43rd-most booming city in Florida. Ocala is the major city of the Ocala metropolitan area, which had a population of 375,908 in 2020. Home to over 400 pureblood ranches and training facilities, Ocala is taken into consideration the "Steed Resources of the World". Significant destinations include the Ocala National Forest, Silver Springs State Park, Rainbow Springs State Park, the University of Central Florida, and the World Equestrian Facility.
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