Blakely, Georgia facts for kids
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Blakely, Georgia
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Early County Courthouse in Blakely
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| Nickname(s):
Peanut Capital of the World
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Location in Early County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Early |
| Area | |
| • Total | 17.66 sq mi (45.75 km2) |
| • Land | 17.55 sq mi (45.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,371 |
| • Density | 306.02/sq mi (118.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
39823
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| Area code(s) | 229 |
| FIPS code | 13-08536 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0331185 |
Blakely is a city in Georgia, United States. It's the main town, or county seat, of Early County. In 2020, about 5,371 people lived there. Blakely is known as the "Peanut Capital of the World." You can find it right on U.S. Route 27. It is located almost exactly halfway between two bigger cities: Columbus and Tallahassee, Florida.
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History of Blakely
Blakely was planned out in 1825. It was chosen to be the county seat for Early County. The city was named after Johnston Blakeley. He was an important officer during the War of 1812.
Geography of Blakely
Blakely is located in southwestern Georgia. You can find it at these coordinates: 31°22′36″N 84°56′2″W / 31.37667°N 84.93389°W. Major roads like U.S. Route 27, Georgia State Route 62, and Georgia State Route 39 pass through the city.
Location and Nearby Cities
Blakely is about 75 miles (121 km) south of Columbus. It's also about 48 miles (77 km) southwest of Albany. Tallahassee, Florida is about 76 miles (122 km) northwest. Dothan, Alabama is 24 miles (39 km) northeast.
Land and Water Area
The city covers a total area of about 17.6 square miles (45.75 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 17.5 square miles (45.46 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.29 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Blakely has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 279 | — | |
| 1890 | 441 | 58.1% | |
| 1900 | 804 | 82.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,838 | 128.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,985 | 8.0% | |
| 1930 | 2,106 | 6.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,774 | 31.7% | |
| 1950 | 3,234 | 16.6% | |
| 1960 | 3,580 | 10.7% | |
| 1970 | 5,267 | 47.1% | |
| 1980 | 5,880 | 11.6% | |
| 1990 | 5,595 | −4.8% | |
| 2000 | 5,696 | 1.8% | |
| 2010 | 5,068 | −11.0% | |
| 2020 | 5,371 | 6.0% | |
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In 2020, there were 5,371 people living in Blakely. There were 1,584 households and 1,065 families. Most people identified as Black or African American (about 69%). About 27% identified as White. Other groups made up smaller parts of the population.
Education in Blakely
Blakely is part of the Early County School District. This district provides education from pre-school all the way to twelfth grade.
Early County Schools
The school district has one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. There are about 156 full-time teachers. Over 2,764 students attend these schools.
- Early County Elementary School
- Early County Middle School
- Early County High School
Other Schools
- Learning and Opportunity Academy
Images for kids
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Blakely City Hall
See also
In Spanish: Blakely (Georgia) para niños
