Discover Atlanta
Midtown Atlanta's impressive skyline.
Nigtime panoramic view of Atlanta.
Atlanta by the Numbers:City Population: 490,000 and 5.1 Million in the metro area
Land Area: 131 square miles
Elevation: 1,035 feet
Average Annual Rainfall: 48 inches
Average January Temperature: 48 degrees F
Average July Temperature: 90 degrees F
Quick Facts:
Major Industries: High Tech, Transportation, Financial Services
Ethnic Mix: 52% African American, 42% Caucasian, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian
Electricity: 110 volts, 60Hz, standard two-pin plug
Time Zone: GMT - 5
Country Dialing Code: 1
Area Codes: 404, 770, 678 ( must be included when dialing locally )
Did You Know?
Marthasville was the previous name of Atlanta. The city was officially incorporated on December 23, 1843. Prior to the name "Marthasville", it was called Terminus.
Geographic Location: Atlanta is located in northern Georgia in the southeast corner of the United States. The city is approximately 250 miles north of the Florida state line, 200 miles northwest of the Atlantic Ocean and 275 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico.
Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta.
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Atlanta's Hartsfield Jackson International Airport is the busiest in the world.
