Decatur, Georgia

city in and county seat of DeKalb County, Georgia, United States

Decatur is a city in, and county seat of, DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of 24,928, as of the 2020 census.[2]

Decatur, Georgia
Old DeKalb County Courthouse
Old DeKalb County Courthouse
Motto(s): 
"A City of Homes, Schools and Places of Worship"
Location in DeKalb County and the state of Georgia
Location in DeKalb County and the state of Georgia
Decatur is located in Metro Atlanta
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Location of Decatur
Decatur is located in Georgia
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Decatur (Georgia)
Decatur is located in the United States
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Decatur (the United States)
Coordinates: 33°46′17″N 84°17′52″W / 33.77139°N 84.29778°W / 33.77139; -84.29778
Country United States
State Georgia
CountyDeKalb
IncorporatedDecember 10, 1823; 200 years ago (1823-12-10)
Named forCommodore Stephen Decatur
Government
 • TypeCommission–Manager
Area
 • Total4.60 sq mi (11.92 km2)
 • Land4.60 sq mi (11.91 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
1,043 ft (318 m)
Population
 • Total24,928
 • Density5,422.67/sq mi (2,093.77/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
30030, 30032, 30033
Area code(s)404, 678 and 470
FIPS code13-22052
GNIS feature ID0331532[3]
Major airportATL
Websitedecaturga.com

References change

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "QuickFacts: Decatur city, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
  3. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

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