Putnam County, Georgia
County in Georgia, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Putnam County is a county located in the central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 22,047.[1] The county seat is Eatonton.[2]
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Putnam County | |
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Coordinates: 33°19′N 83°22′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Georgia |
Founded | December 10, 1807; 216 years ago (1807-12-10) |
Named for | Israel Putnam |
Seat | Eatonton |
Largest city | Eatonton |
Area | |
• Total | 361 sq mi (930 km2) |
• Land | 345 sq mi (890 km2) |
• Water | 16 sq mi (40 km2) 4.4% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 22,047 |
• Density | 64/sq mi (25/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional district | 10th |
Website | www |
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Since the early 21st century, the county has had a housing boom. It has proximity to Lake Oconee, Lake Sinclair, and the Oconee River, all of which are recreation sites, as well as to major employment centers such as Atlanta, Athens, and Macon.