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Also known as Washington County, Georgia, Washington County, GA

county in Georgia, United States

Key facts

Country
United States
State
Georgia
Founded
February 25, 1784 ; 242 years ago ( 1784 )
Named after
George Washington
Seat
Sandersville
Largest city
Sandersville
Total
684 sq mi (1,770 km )
Land
678 sq mi (1,760 km )
Water
5.9 sq mi (15 km ) 0.9%
Estimate 2025
19,453
Density
29.5/sq mi (11.4/km )
Time zone
UTC−5 ( Eastern )
Summer dst
UTC−4 ( EDT )
Congressional district
12th
Website
www .washingtoncountyga .gov

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Wikidata facts

Population
19988
Area
684
Image
Courthouse in Sandersville.jpg
Households
7719
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water as percent of area
0.9
native label
Washington County
Commons category
Washington County, Georgia
inception
1784-02-25
per capita income
20535
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Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 19,988. The county seat is Sandersville. The county was established on February 25, 1784. It was named for Revolutionary War general and President of the United States George Washington.

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