Sylvania, Georgia
Sylvania: city in Screven County, Georgia, United States of America
About
Sylvania is a city located in the county of Screven in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,956 and a population density of 225 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,450 inhabitants.
The city was created 236 years ago in 1789.
Quick Facts about Sylvania
| Population | 2,450 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| County | Screven County |
| Postal code | 30467 |
| Phone Area Codes | 912 |
| Area | 13.15 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.7504,-81.6368 |
| Altitude | 230 feet / 70 meters |
| Capital city | Sylvania is capital of Screven County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1790 (236 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:08:41 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 186 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -20.65% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Sylvania is located at 32°45'2"N 81°38'12"W (32.7504400, -81.6367800).
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Official website of Sylvania
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Sylvania decreased by 20.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,956 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,569 | -15.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,529 | -1.58% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,517 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,491 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,480 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,466 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,452 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,447 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,463 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,450 | -0.53% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Sylvania
1Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area
6199 Brannen~s Bridge Rd, Sylvania, GA 30467, United States View details
Phone: +17065954222 | Website available
Where to Eat in Sylvania
1bp
211 S Main St, Sylvania, GA 30467, United States View details
Phone: +19125642175 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Sylvania
1Hiltonia Town Hall/ Hiltonia Police Department
140 2nd Ave, Sylvania, GA 30467 View details
Phone: +19128293999 | Website available
2City Hall
104 S Main St, Sylvania, GA 30467 View details
Phone: +19125647411 | Website available
People born in Sylvania (8)
People born in Sylvania, including politician George Elliott Hagan, United States federal judge Archibald Battle Lovett, Civil Rights Activist, Attorney and Clergy Francys Johnson, .
More notable people
- Jim Osborne (American football player) he was born in 07/09/1949
- William M. Hobby (United States Navy officer for whom a U.S. Navy ship was named) he was born in 27/07/1899
- Penny Thompson she was born in 17/10/1917
- William Lovett Anderson (American submarine commander) he was born in 10/04/1906
- Burdell Young (American baseball player) he was born in 03/06/1898
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Sylvania, GA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 139931 | Georgia Southern University | Statesboro (GA) | 30460-8126 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Sylvania, GA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| YEM | Yemassee | 9 Main Street | RAIL |
| DNK | Denmark | 200 West Baruch Street | RAIL |
| SAV | Savannah | 2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Sylvania.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sylvania Post Office | Sylvania (GA) | 30467 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Sylvania, Ohio city near Toledo, Ohio with a population of 19,515 people.
- Sylvania, Alabama city in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States of America with a population of 1,860 people.
- Sylvania, Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 209 people.
Other cities in Screven County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Screven County , GA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hiltonia | 321 | Human settlement in Screven County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Newington | 264 | Human settlement in Screven County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Oliver | 228 | City in Screven County, Georgia, United States |
| Rocky Ford | 137 | Town in Screven County, Georgia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Sylvania distances to largest Georgia cities