Savannah, Georgia
city in and county seat of Chatham County, Georgia, United States
Savannah is a city in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is Georgia's 5th most populous city, and has a population of 147,780 as of 2020.[1] This city is also the oldest city in Georgia being established in 1733.
Savannah, Georgia | |
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Country | United States |
State | Georgia |
County | Chatham |
Government | |
• Mayor | Van R. Johnson (D) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 147,780 |
History
changeSavannah was founded in 1733 by a group of settlers, led by James Oglethorpe.[2]
Geography
changeSavannah is located near the Savannah River, 20 miles upstream from the Atlantic Ocean. It has a land area of about 108.7 square miles.
References
change- ↑ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Savannah city, Georgia". www.census.gov. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
- ↑ "Savannah". New Georgia Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2023-12-11.