Muscogee County, Georgia
county in Georgia, United States
Muscogee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its western border with the state of Alabama is formed by the Chattahoochee River. As of the 2020 census, the population was 206,922.[1] Its county seat and only city is Columbus.[2]
Muscogee County | |
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Coordinates: 32°31′N 84°52′W / 32.51°N 84.87°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Georgia |
Founded | June 9, 1826 |
Named for | Muscogee people |
Seat | Columbus |
Largest city | Columbus |
Area | |
• Total | 221 sq mi (570 km2) |
• Land | 216 sq mi (560 km2) |
• Water | 4.6 sq mi (12 km2) 2.1% |
Population | |
• Total | 206,922 |
• Density | 958/sq mi (370/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Website | www |
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Muscogee County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.