Dasher, Georgia facts for kids
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Dasher, Georgia
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Dasher City Hall and Fire Department
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Location in Lowndes County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Lowndes |
| Settled | 1889 |
| Incorporated | 1968 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.96 sq mi (12.85 km2) |
| • Land | 4.60 sq mi (11.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 890 |
| • Density | 193.60/sq mi (74.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31601
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| Area code(s) | 229 |
| FIPS code | 13-21744 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0313320 |
Dasher is a town in Lowndes County, Georgia, United States. The population was 890 in 2020.
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History
Dasher was established as a station on the route of the newly completed Georgia Southern and Florida Railway in 1889 at the residence of V. F. Dasher. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Dasher in 1968.
Geography
Dasher is located in southeastern Lowndes County at 30°44′43″N 83°13′23″W / 30.74528°N 83.22306°W (30.745391, -83.222919). U.S. Route 41 passes through the town, leading northwest 7 miles (11 km) to Valdosta, the county seat, and southeast 6 miles (10 km) to Lake Park.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.0 square miles (12.9 km2), of which 4.6 square miles (11.8 km2) are land and 0.42 square miles (1.1 km2), or 8.44%, are water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 834 | — | |
| 2010 | 912 | 9.4% | |
| 2020 | 890 | −2.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 834 people, 298 households, and 230 families residing in the town; in 2010, its population was 912. By the 2020 census, its population was 890.
See also
In Spanish: Dasher (Georgia) para niños
