Perry, Florida is a city located in Taylor County in the northern part of the state, within the Big Bend region of Florida. It serves as the county seat of Taylor County. Geographically, Perry is situated at approximately 30.114°N latitude and 83.583°W longitude. The city covers a total area of about 9.3 square miles (24 km²), all of which is land. Perry lies roughly 50 miles southeast of Tallahassee, the state capital

. In terms of elevation, Perry is about 13 to 16 meters (43 to 52 feet) above sea level

. This location places Perry in a region known for its forestry industry and annual Florida Forest Festival, reflecting the area's identity as the "Tree Capital of the South"