Candler County, Georgia
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.
Candler County | |
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Candler County Courthouse, in Metter | |
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia | |
Georgia's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 32°24′N 82°04′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| Founded | 1914 |
| Named for | 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 |
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