[2][3][4] The city took its name from a Native American word meaning "water eyes".

Wewahitchka is located in northeastern Gulf County at the junction of Florida State Roads 71 and 22.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters.

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,074 people, 797 households, and 534 families residing in the city.

[16] As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,981 people, 878 households, and 609 families residing in the city.

Wewahitchka is the site of one of Florida's largest beekeeping operations, which was the setting for Ulee's Gold, a movie filmed in the area.

[18] This honey is produced by placing beehives, known by the beekeepers as "Bee Boxes", in the swamps along the Apalachicola and other area rivers.

Likewise, as soon as bloom is finished, the honey must be removed quickly before the bees have a chance to add other types of nectar.