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Oconee County, Georgia
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For the city located within Washington County, see Oconee, Georgia.
Oconee County is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 41,799.[1] The county seat is Watkinsville.[2]
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Oconee County | |
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![]() Oconee County Courthouse in Watkinsville | |
![]() Location within the U.S. state of Georgia | |
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Coordinates: 33°50′N 83°26′W | |
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Founded | February 24, 1875; 149 years ago (1875-02-24) |
Named for | Oconee River |
Seat | Watkinsville |
Largest town | Watkinsville |
Area | |
• Total | 186 sq mi (480 km2) |
• Land | 184 sq mi (480 km2) |
• Water | 2.1 sq mi (5 km2) 1.1% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 41,799 |
• Density | 227/sq mi (88/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional district | 10th |
Website | www |
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Oconee County is included in the Athens-Clarke County, GA Metropolitan Statistical Area.