Girard, Georgia facts for kids
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Girard, Georgia
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Location in Burke County and the state of Georgia
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| 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
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| • Total | 184 |
| • Density | 58.21/sq mi (22.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30426
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| 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.
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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
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| 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 |
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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.
See also
In Spanish: Girard (Georgia) para niños
