Nunez, Georgia facts for kids
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Nunez, Georgia
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Location in Emanuel County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Emanuel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.34 sq mi (3.47 km2) |
| • Land | 1.32 sq mi (3.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 134 |
| • Density | 101.52/sq mi (39.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30448
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| Area code(s) | 912 |
| FIPS code | 13-56644 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0319720 |
Nunez is a small city located in Emanuel County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 134 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the southern part of Emanuel County.
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A Look Back: Nunez History
Nunez became an official town in 1903. This means the state government, called the Georgia General Assembly, recognized it as a city. The town was named after a person named Samuel Nunez. He was an important early Jewish settler in Georgia's history.
Exploring Nunez: Geography
Nunez is found in the southern part of Emanuel County. Its exact location is 32°29′31″N 82°20′48″W / 32.49194°N 82.34667°W. A main road, Georgia State Route 297, goes right through the city.
- If you go north on this road, you'll travel about 8 miles to Swainsboro. Swainsboro is the main city, or county seat, of Emanuel County.
- If you go south, you'll find Interstate 16 at Exit 84, about 6 miles away.
The U.S. Census Bureau measures land and water areas. Nunez covers a total area of about 3.5 square kilometers (1.34 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.05 square kilometers (0.02 square miles), is water. This means about 1.52% of Nunez is covered by water.
Who Lives Here: Demographics
The population of Nunez has changed over the years. A "census" is like a big count of all the people living in a place. The United States government does a census every ten years.
- In 2000, the census showed that 131 people lived in Nunez. There were 50 households, which are like groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 36 were families.
- By the 2020 census, the population of Nunez had grown slightly to 134 people.
Here's a quick look at how the population has changed:
- 1910: 174 people
- 1920: 730 people
- 1930: 162 people
- 1940: 155 people
- 1950: 82 people
- 1960: 18 people
- 1970: 117 people
- 1980: 168 people
- 1990: 135 people
- 2000: 131 people
- 2010: 147 people
- 2020: 134 people
See also
In Spanish: Nunez (Georgia) para niños
