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Cataula, Georgia
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 Cataula, Georgia
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Cataula, Georgia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Harris |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,433 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31804
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| Area code(s) | 706 |
| GNIS feature ID | 331344 |
Cataula (say it like kuh-TAW-luh) is a small place in Harris County, Georgia, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's not an official city or town with its own government. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), which means the government counts the people living there for the census.
In 2020, about 1,433 people lived in Cataula.
History of Cataula
The name "Cataula" comes from the Muscogee language. This language was spoken by Native American people who lived in the area long ago. The word kitali means "withered mulberry."
Cataula is located near a stream called Cataula Creek. This creek flows into another one nearby called Mulberry Creek.
Where is Cataula?
Cataula is in the state of Georgia. It is about 16 miles (26 km) northeast of a larger city called Columbus. If you travel north, it's about 33 miles (53 km) to LaGrange. The big city of Atlanta is about 93 miles (150 km) away by road to the northeast.
The area sits on a hilly landform called the Piedmont region. This means it's a bit higher up, about 692 feet (211 meters) above sea level.
Who Lives in Cataula?
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| 2020 | 1,433 | — | |
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Cataula was first officially counted as a census-designated place in the 2020 United States census.
People from many different backgrounds live in Cataula. The 2020 census showed that the community includes people who identify as White, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, and those of mixed races. There are also people of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Schools in Cataula
Cataula is home to two schools that serve the local community. These schools are part of the seven schools in Harris County.
- Mulberry Creek Elementary School
- Creekside Intermediate School (for students in grades 5 and 6)
