Candler County, Georgia
Candler County, Georgia | |
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Candler County Courthouse, in Metter | |
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Location within the U.S. state of Georgia | |
| Coordinates: 32°24′N 82°04′W / 32.4°N 82.07°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| Founded | 1914 |
| Named after | Allen D. Candler |
| Seat | Metter |
| Largest city | Metter |
| Area | |
• Total | 249 sq mi (640 km2) |
| • Land | 243 sq mi (630 km2) |
| • Water | 5.8 sq mi (15 km2) 2.3% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 10,981 |
| • Density | 45/sq mi (17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 12th |
| Website | metter-candler |
Candler County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,981. The county seat is Metter. The county was founded in 1914 and named for Allen D. Candler, the 56th governor of Georgia.