Washington County, Georgia
Washington County, Georgia | |
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Washington County Courthouse in Sandersville | |
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia | |
| Coordinates: 32°58′N 82°47′W / 32.97°N 82.79°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| Founded | February 25, 1784 |
| Named after | George Washington |
| Seat | Sandersville |
| Largest city | Sandersville |
| Area | |
• Total | 684 sq mi (1,770 km2) |
| • Land | 678 sq mi (1,760 km2) |
| • Water | 5.9 sq mi (15 km2) 0.9% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 19,988 |
• Estimate (2024) | 19,834 |
| • Density | 29.5/sq mi (11.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 12th |
| Website | washingtoncountyga |
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.