Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia
Augusta: Consolidated city-county in Richmond County, Georgia, United States
About
Augusta is a city located in the county of Richmond in the U.S. state of Georgia. After 7 years in 2017 city had an estimated population of 197,166 inhabitants.
The city was created 287 years ago in 1735.
Quick Facts about Augusta
| Population : | 197,166 (2017) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Georgia (United States) |
| County : | Richmond County |
| Area : | 794.24 km2 |
| Named for : | Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha |
| Altitude : | 148 feet / 45 meters |
| Capital city : | Augusta is capital of Richmond County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1736 (287 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 13:25:38 (5th February 2023) |
| Postal code : | 30901 |
| Density : | 248 Pop. per km² as of 2017 |
Geography
Augusta is located at 33°28'15"N 81°58'29"W (33.4709700, -81.9748400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Augusta
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2014 | 196,741 | - | estimation process |
| 2017 | 197,166 | 0.22% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Augusta
1 Augusta Riverwalk
10th St, Augusta, GA 30901, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 DEFY Augusta
1249 Augusta W Pkwy, Augusta, GA 30909, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Augusta National Golf Club
2604 Washington Rd, Augusta, GA 30904, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Pendleton King Park
1600 Troupe St, Augusta, GA 30904, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Phinizy Swamp Nature Park
1858 Lock and Dam Rd, Augusta, GA 30906, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Augusta
1 Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
231 Bobby Jones Expy, Augusta, GA 30907, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center
3238 Wrightsboro Rd, Augusta, GA 30909, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Twin Peaks
277 Robert C Daniel Jr Pkwy, Augusta, GA 30909, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Steak 'n Shake
4329 Belair Frontage Rd, Augusta, GA 30909, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Applebee's Grill + Bar
2125 Windsor Spring Rd, Augusta, GA 30906, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Augusta
1 Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center
2 10th St, Augusta, GA 30901, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Baymont by Wyndham Augusta West
629 NW Frontage Rd, Augusta, GA 30907, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Hilton Garden Inn Augusta
1065 Stevens Creek Rd, Augusta, GA 30907, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Holiday Inn Express Augusta Downtown, an IHG Hotel
444 Broad St, Augusta, GA 30901, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Residence Inn by Marriott Augusta
1116 Marks Church Rd, Augusta, GA 30909, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Augusta
1 James H Drew Exposition
3531 Walton Way Ext, Augusta, GA 30909, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Augusta City Hall
535 Telfair St, Augusta, GA 30901 ➦ Show Map
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3 Richmond County Board of Education
2530 Wheeless Rd, Augusta, GA 30906, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Augusta (200)
People born in Augusta, including artist Jasper Johns, Governor of the Utah territory Alfred Cumming, Award-winning film, theatre, and television actor, film director, film producer, and playwright Laurence Fishburne, .
List
- Kathryn McCormick (American contemporary dancer and actress) she was born in 06/08/1990
- Ben Bernanke (American economist) he was born in 13/12/1953
- Danielle Panabaker (American actress) she was born in 19/09/1987
- Jessye Norman (American opera singer) she was born in 15/09/1945
- Beau Jack (American boxer) he was born in 01/04/1921
- Harvey Grant (American basketball player) he was born in 04/07/1965
- Horace Grant (American basketball player) he was born in 04/07/1965
- Faith Prince (American actress) she was born in 06/08/1957
- Sharon Jones (American soul funk singer from NYC) she was born in 04/05/1956
- Amy Grant (American musician) she was born in 25/11/1960
- James Carpenter (American footballer) he was born in 22/03/1989
- David M. Potter (American historian) he was born in 06/12/1910
- Josh Kelley (American musician) he was born in 30/01/1980
- Antonio Grant (American basketball player) he was born in 02/02/1976
- Garret Siler (American basketball player) he was born in 25/10/1986
- Chuck Evans (American football player (1967-2008)) he was born in 19/12/1956
- Archibald Butt (Military aide to Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft) he was born in 26/09/1865
- William Avery (American basketball player) he was born in 08/08/1979
Schools in Augusta
College & universities near Augusta, GA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 482149 | Augusta University | Augusta (GA) | 30912 |
| 140720 | Paine College | Augusta (GA) | 30901-3182 |
| 218159 | Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta | North Augusta (SC) | 29841 |
| 138956 | Augusta Technical College | Augusta (GA) | 30906 |
| 481678 | Empire Beauty School-Augusta | Augusta (GA) | 30907-4122 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Augusta, GA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNK | Denmark | 200 West Baruch Street | RAIL |
| CLB | Columbia | 850 Pulaski Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Augusta
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Post Office | Augusta (GA) | 30901 |
| Hill Station Post Office | Augusta (GA) | 30904 |
| North Augusta Post Office | North Augusta (SC) | 29841 |
| Peach Orchard Post Office | Augusta (GA) | 30906 |
| Clearwater Post Office | Clearwater (SC) | 29822 |
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Other cities in Richmond County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Richmond County , GA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hephzibah | 3,936 | City in Richmond County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Blythe | 675 | City in Burke and Richmond counties, Georgia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Augusta distances to largest Georgia cities
