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Geneva, Georgia
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Geneva, Georgia (2012)
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Location in Talbot County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Talbot |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.04 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 75 |
| • Density | 95.30/sq mi (36.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31810
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| Area code(s) | 706 |
| FIPS code | 13-32412 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0355991 |
Geneva is a small town located in Talbot County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 75 people lived there.
The Story of Geneva
Geneva became an official town in 1870. This happened when the Georgia General Assembly, which is like the state's main law-making group, made it official. The town's name comes from Geneva, a famous city in Switzerland.
Where is Geneva?
Geneva is found in the southern part of Talbot County. You can find its exact spot using coordinates: 32°34′46″N 84°33′2″W / 32.57944°N 84.55056°W.
Roads and Travel
Several important roads run through Geneva. U.S. Route 80 goes north 8 miles (13 km) to Talbotton, which is the county seat. It also goes west 33 miles (53 km) to Columbus.
The new Fall Line Freeway also passes through Geneva. It leads east 6 miles (10 km) to Junction City. Georgia State Route 41 also goes through the town. It follows U.S. Route 80 north to Talbotton and goes south 20 miles (32 km) to Buena Vista.
Town Size
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Geneva covers about 0.8 square miles (2.04 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
People of Geneva
The number of people living in Geneva has changed over the years. In 1880, there were 254 residents. The population grew to 264 by 1900.
After that, the population slowly decreased. By 1950, about 209 people lived there. In 1960, it went up slightly to 262.
However, the population continued to decline in recent decades. In 2000, there were 114 people. By 2010, this number dropped to 105. The latest count in 2020 showed 75 people living in Geneva.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 254 | — | |
| 1900 | 264 | — | |
| 1910 | 210 | −20.5% | |
| 1920 | 210 | 0.0% | |
| 1930 | 179 | −14.8% | |
| 1940 | 203 | 13.4% | |
| 1950 | 209 | 3.0% | |
| 1960 | 262 | 25.4% | |
| 1970 | 250 | −4.6% | |
| 1980 | 232 | −7.2% | |
| 1990 | 182 | −21.6% | |
| 2000 | 114 | −37.4% | |
| 2010 | 105 | −7.9% | |
| 2020 | 75 | −28.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850-1870 1870-1880 1890-1910 1920-1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 |
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See also
In Spanish: Geneva (Georgia) para niños
