Americus is a city in the Southwest Georgia region and serves as the county seat of Sumter County. It is part of the Americus micropolitan area and is located about 70 miles south of Columbus. The city is known for the historic Windsor Hotel, Georgia Southwestern State University, and its close connection to Plains, the hometown of President Jimmy Carter.
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Where is Americus Located?
Americus is a city located in Sumter County, Georgia, the United States. The city is situated in southwestern Georgia along U.S. Highways 19 and 280. It is approximately 10 miles (16 km) east of Plains, 40 miles (64 km) west of Cordele, and about 70 miles (113 km) south of Columbus. Americus is located at 32.0724° North latitude and 84.2327° West longitude. According to the 2020 United States Census, the city had a population of 16,230. Americus covers approximately 13.13 square miles (34.01 sq km). The city is best known for the beautifully restored Windsor Hotel, Georgia Southwestern State University, and as the headquarters of Habitat for Humanity International's global village and discovery center.
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Americus City Facts
| City | Americus |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Sumter County |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Southwest Georgia |
| Incorporated | 1832 |
| Founded | 1832 |
| Total Area | 13.13 sq mi (34.01 sq km) |
| Land Area | 13.01 sq mi (33.70 sq km) |
| Water Area | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 sq km) |
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Population (2023 estimate) | Approximately 15,900 |
| Population (2020 Census) | 16,230 |
| Population Density | About 1,248 people per sq mi |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time (ET) (UTC−5/UTC−4) |
| ZIP Codes | 31709, 31719 |
| Area Code | 229 |
| Major Highways | U.S. Route 19, U.S. Route 280, Georgia State Route 27, Georgia State Route 49 |
| Public Transit | Southwest Georgia Regional Commission Transportation |
| Major Attractions | Windsor Hotel, Georgia Southwestern State University, Habitat for Humanity Global Village, Rylander Theatre |
| Official Website | https://www.americusga.gov/ |
Distance from Americus, GA to Nearby Cities
- Plains, GA – 10 miles (16 km)
- Ellaville, GA – 14 miles (23 km)
- Cordele, GA – 40 miles (64 km)
- Montezuma, GA – 28 miles (45 km)
- Albany, GA – 36 miles (58 km)
- Leesburg, GA – 34 miles (55 km)
- Ashburn, GA – 48 miles (77 km)
- Vienna, GA – 42 miles (68 km)
- Dawson, GA – 33 miles (53 km)
- Buena Vista, GA – 35 miles (56 km)
- Perry, GA – 60 miles (97 km)
- Columbus, GA – 70 miles (113 km)
- Tifton, GA – 72 miles (116 km)
- Warner Robins, GA – 72 miles (116 km)
- Fort Valley, GA – 60 miles (97 km)
- Thomasville, GA – 92 miles (148 km)
- Macon, GA – 82 miles (132 km)
- Valdosta, GA – 108 miles (174 km)
- Dothan, AL – 92 miles (148 km)
- Atlanta, GA – 135 miles (217 km)
Top Attractions in Americus
- Historic Windsor Hotel
- Georgia Southwestern State University
- Rylander Theatre
- Habitat for Humanity Global Village & Discovery Center
- Jimmy Carter National Historical Park (nearby Plains)
- Soule' Live Steam Festival Grounds
- Lake Blackshear Regional Park
- The SAM Shortline Excursion Train
- Andersonville National Historic Site
- Charles Lindbergh Monument
Airports Near Americus
- Jimmy Carter Regional Airport (ACJ) – 4 miles (6 km)
- Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY) – 43 miles (69 km)
- Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN) – 83 miles (134 km)
- Columbus Airport (CSG) – 76 miles (122 km)
- Valdosta Regional Airport (VLD) – 108 miles (174 km)
Sources:
Population and area data sourced from the United States Census Bureau (2020 Census). General city information referenced from the Official City of Americus Website.
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