Hahira, Georgia

Hahira (/hˈhrə/) is a city in northwest Lowndes County, Georgia, United States. The population was 3,384 at the 2020 census, up from 1,626 at the 2000 census.

Hahira, Georgia
Hahira City Hall
Location in Lowndes County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 30°59′26″N 83°22′17″W
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyLowndes
Area
  Total2.80 sq mi (7.26 km2)
  Land2.69 sq mi (6.97 km2)
  Water0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2)
Elevation
225 ft (69 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total3,384
  Density1,257.53/sq mi (485.48/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
31632
Area code229
FIPS code13-36052
GNIS feature ID0315009
Websitewww.hahiraga.gov

Hahira has a mayor-council form of elected government. As of 2023, the city is led by Mayor Bruce Cain and the four members of the City Council, who are elected from single-member districts. The city is mentioned in several songs by the American singer and comedian Ray Stevens, most notably in the song "Shriner's Convention."

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