Cherokee County, Georgia

Cherokee County is located in the US state of Georgia. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 266,620. The county seat is Canton. The county Board of Commissioners is the governing body, with members elected to office. Cherokee County is included in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area.

Cherokee County
Cherokee County Justice Center
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°14′N 84°28′W
Country United States
State Georgia
Founded1831 (1831)
Named forCherokee people
SeatCanton
Largest cityWoodstock
Area
  Total434 sq mi (1,120 km2)
  Land421 sq mi (1,090 km2)
  Water13 sq mi (30 km2)  2.9%
Population
 (2020)
  Total266,620
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts6th, 11th
Websitewww.cherokeega.com
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