Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
Atlanta: City in DeKalb and Fulton counties in Georgia, United States, county seat city of Fulton County and Georgia federated state capital city
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Atlanta is a city located in the county of Fulton in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 420,003 and a population density of 1,207 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 512,550 inhabitants.
The city was created 177 years ago in 1845.
Quick Facts about Atlanta
Population : | 512,550 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Georgia (United States) |
County : | Fulton County |
Head of government : | mayor |
Postal code : | 30301–30322, 30353, 30336–30350, 30324–30334, 30060 |
Phone Area Codes : | 404, 770, 678 |
Area : | 348 km2 |
Official name : | Atlanta |
Legislative body : | Atlanta City Council |
Official language : | English |
Altitude : | 738 feet / 225 meters |
Capital city : | Atlanta is capital of Georgia, Fulton County |
Establishment : | December 12, 1845 (177 years ago) |
Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone, UTC−05:00, UTC−04:00 |
Local time : | 20:21:20 (3rd June 2023) |
Density : | 1,473 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 18.06% (2010-2020) |



Geography
Atlanta is located at 33°44'56"N 84°23'17"W (33.7490000, -84.3879800).
Atlanta map
- Official Website
Official website of Atlanta
- Bill Campbell , 2002 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Demographics
The population of Atlanta increased by 18.06% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 420,003 | - | census |
2011 | 437,812 | 4.07% | estimation process |
2012 | 449,016 | 2.5% | estimation process |
2013 | 453,990 | 1.1% | estimation process |
2014 | 461,154 | 1.55% | estimation process |
2015 | 468,303 | 1.53% | estimation process |
2016 | 479,174 | 2.27% | estimation process |
2017 | 491,670 | 2.54% | estimation process |
2018 | 498,183 | 1.31% | estimation process |
2019 | 506,811 | 1.7% | estimation process |
2020 | 512,550 | 1.12% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Atlanta
1 Georgia Aquarium
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2 World of Coca-Cola
121 Baker St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Zoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30315, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Pemberton Place
126 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30308, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Atlanta Botanical Garden
1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Atlanta
1 Main Event Atlanta
3101 Cobb Pkwy SE Suite 104, Atlanta, GA 30339, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Hard Rock Cafe
215 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Topgolf
1600 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Cook Out
1112 Northside Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Cook Out
403 Moreland Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Atlanta
1 Atlanta Marriott Marquis
265 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center
190 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
210 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Hyatt Regency Atlanta
265 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Hilton Atlanta
255 Courtland St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Atlanta
1 CNN Center
CNN Center, 1, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30333, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Atlanta City Hall
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303 ➦ Show Map
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4 City of Atlanta Water Department
55 Trinity Ave SW # 1600, Atlanta, GA 30303 ➦ Show Map
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5 Georgia Department of Natural Resources
2 M.L.K. Jr Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30334, United States ➦ Show Map
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6 Georgia Department of Agriculture
19 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30334, United States ➦ Show Map
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7 Doraville City Hall
3725 Park Ave, Atlanta, GA 30340 ➦ Show Map
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8 Georgia Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin
19 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW #226, Atlanta, GA 30334, United States ➦ Show Map
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9 The Fulton-Dekalb Hospital Authority
145 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States ➦ Show Map
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10 Atlanta City Council
55 Trinity Ave SW #2900, Atlanta, GA 30303 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Atlanta (200)
People born in Atlanta, including philologist living in Germany Alfred Gudeman, artist Jeffrey Catherine Jones, professional basketball player Chuck Evans, .
List
- Steven Soderbergh (American film producer, screenwriter and cinematographer) he was born in 14/01/1963
- Bill Kelliher (American musician) he was born in 23/03/1971
- Mary Lou Williams (American pianist) she was born in 08/05/1910
- Johnny Isakson (retired United States Senator from Georgia) he was born in 28/12/1944
- Toni Braxton (American R&B singer-songwriter) she was born in 07/10/1966
- Larry McDonald (Georgia politician (1935-1983)) he was born in 01/04/1935
- Big Maceo Merriweather (American Chicago blues pianist and singer) he was born in 31/03/1905
- Brittany Murphy (American actress (1977-2009)) she was born in 10/11/1977
- Yung Joc (American rapper) he was born in 20/09/1980
- Gus Hutchison (American racing driver) he was born in 26/04/1937
- Margaret Mitchell (American author and journalist) she was born in 09/11/1900
- Young Dro (American rapper from Georgia) he was born in 15/01/1979
- Mattiwilda Dobbs (singer) she was born in 11/07/1925
- Kelly Rowland (American singer, songwriter, actress) she was born in 11/02/1981
- Sirone (American musician) he was born in 28/09/1940
- Raven-Symoné (American child actress and singer) she was born in 10/12/1985
- Becca Tobin (American actress) she was born in 18/01/1986
- T.I. (American rapper, record producer, actor, and businessman) he was born in 25/09/1980
Schools in Atlanta
College & universities near Atlanta, GA
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
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139940 | Georgia State University | Atlanta (GA) | 30303-3083 |
491570 | Institute of Medical Ultrasound | Atlanta (GA) | 30303-3030 |
476948 | SAE Institute of Technology-Atlanta | Atlanta (GA) | 30303-1736 |
244437 | Georgia State University-Perimeter College | Atlanta (GA) | 30303-3083 |
140340 | Herzing University-Atlanta | Atlanta (GA) | 30303 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Atlanta, GA
Code | Name | Address | Type |
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ATL | Peachtree Station | 1688 Peachtree Street, NW | RAIL |
GNS | Gainesville | 116 Industrial Boulevard | RAIL |
Post offices near Atlanta
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
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Central City Post Office | Atlanta (GA) | 30303 |
Cnn Center Post Office | Atlanta (GA) | 30303 |
Peachtree Center Post Office | Atlanta (GA) | 30303 |
Phoenix Post Office | Atlanta (GA) | 30303 |
Civic Center Post Office | Atlanta (GA) | 30308 |
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- Atlanta , Nebraska village in Phelps County, Nebraska, in the United States with a population of 131 people.
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Other cities in Fulton County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Fulton County , GA.
City Name | Population | Title |
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Sandy Springs | 109,928 | City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States |
Roswell | 95,434 | City in Chaves County, New Mexico, United States |
Johns Creek | 85,192 | City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States |
Alpharetta | 67,897 | City in north Fulton County, Georgia, United States |
Milton | 40,037 | City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States |
East Point | 35,042 | City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America |
Union City | 22,399 | City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States |
Thomasville | 18,493 | City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States |
Fairburn | 17,136 | City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America |
College Park | 15,199 | City in Fulton and Clayton counties in the U. |
Hapeville | 6,588 | City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America |
Palmetto | 4,964 | City in Coweta and Fulton Counties, Georgia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Atlanta distances to largest Georgia cities