Richmond County, Georgia
Richmond County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 206,607.[2] It is one of the original counties of Georgia, created February 5, 1777.
Richmond County, Georgia | |
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Location in the state of Georgia | |
Georgia's location in the U.S. | |
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Founded | February 5, 1777[1] |
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Seat | Augusta |
Largest City | Augusta |
Area - Total - Land - Water |
329 sq mi (852 km²) 324 sq mi (839 km²) 4.3 sq mi (11 km²), 1.3% |
Population - (2020) - Density |
206,607 638/sq mi (246/km²) |
Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
Website: http://www.augustaga.gov | |
Named for: Charles Lennox, 3rd Duke of Richmond |
References
- ↑ "Richmond County". New Georgia Encyclopedia.
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Richmond County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 15, 2023.