Ocala is a city in and the county seat of Marion County within the northern region of Florida, United States. As of 2019, its population, estimated by the United States Census Bureau, was 60,786, making it the 49th most populated city in Florida.
Home to over 400 thoroughbred farms and training centers, Ocala was officially named the Horse Capital of the World in 2007. Notable attractions include the Ocala National Forest, Silver Springs State Park, Rainbow Springs State Park, and the College of Central Florida.
Ocala is the principal city of the Ocala, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had an estimated 2017 population of 354,353.