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Girard, Georgia
Location in Burke County and the state of Georgia
Location in Burke County and the state of Georgia
Country United States
State Georgia
County Burke
Area
 • Total 3.20 sq mi (8.29 km2)
 • Land 3.16 sq mi (8.19 km2)
 • Water 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Elevation
240 ft (73 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 184
 • Density 58.21/sq mi (22.47/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
30426
Area code(s) 478
FIPS code 13-32916
GNIS feature ID 0356019

Girard is a small town in Burke County, Georgia, United States. It is located in the eastern part of Georgia. In 2020, about 184 people lived there. Girard is also part of the larger Augusta, Georgia metropolitan area.

History of Girard

Girard became an official town in 1902. This means it was given the right to govern itself.

Geography of Girard

Girard is located at coordinates 33°2′28″N 81°42′40″W. This spot is in the eastern part of Georgia.

Land and Water Area

The United States Census Bureau says that Girard covers a total area of about 8.3 square kilometers (3.2 square miles). Most of this area, about 8.2 square kilometers (3.16 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.04 square miles), is water. This means about 1.20% of the town's area is water.

Location and Nearby Areas

Girard is close to the border of South Carolina. It is also located along State Highway 23. This highway helps people travel to and from the town.

Population Changes in Girard

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 227
1920 300 32.2%
1930 321 7.0%
1940 300 −6.5%
1950 244 −18.7%
1960 248 1.6%
1970 241 −2.8%
1980 225 −6.6%
1990 195 −13.3%
2000 227 16.4%
2010 156 −31.3%
2020 184 17.9%
U.S. Decennial Census
1850-1870 1880
1890-1910 1920-1930
1930-1940 1940-1950
1960-19801980-2000

The number of people living in Girard has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 156 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 184 people.

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