county in Georgia, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Towns County is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 12,493.[1] Its county seat is Hiawassee.[2] The county was created on March 6, 1856.[3]
Towns County | |
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Coordinates: 34°55′N 83°44′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Georgia |
Founded | 1856 |
Named for | George W. Towns |
Seat | Hiawassee |
Largest city | Young Harris |
Area | |
• Total | 172 sq mi (450 km2) |
• Land | 167 sq mi (430 km2) |
• Water | 5.4 sq mi (14 km2) 3.2% |
Population | |
• Total | 12,493 |
• Density | 75/sq mi (29/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Website | www |
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