Where is Dunwoody, Georgia, USA?

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Where is Dunwoody Located? - Dunwoody is a city located in the DeKalb County of Georgia, United States. Dunwoody lies between 19.9372484 Degrees North latitudes and 155.7910681 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Dunwoody?: The Google Map showing the location of Dunwoody in the U.S. state of Georgia.

Where is Dunwoody Located?

Dunwoody is a city located in the DeKalb County of Georgia, United States. Dunwoody lies between 19.9372484 Degrees North latitudes and 155.7910681 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Dunwoody city is 51683 people and the city has a total area of 13.03 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Dunwoody, Georgia Quick Facts

PropertyDetails
CityDunwoody
CountyDeKalb County
StateGeorgia
State CapitalAtlanta
US RegionSoutheastern United States
Latitude33.9462°N
Longitude84.3346°W
Elevation1,043 ft (318 m)
Land Area13.17 sq mi
Water Area0.15 sq mi
Total Area13.32 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)51,683
Population DensityAbout 3,924 per sq mi
ZIP Codes30338, 30346, 30360
Area Codes404, 470, 678, 770, 943
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST), UTC -5
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC -4
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code13-24624
Congressional DistrictGeorgia's 6th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Dunwoody, Georgia

  • Sandy Springs, Georgia - West - 4 mi
  • Brookhaven, Georgia - South - 7 mi
  • Chamblee, Georgia - Southeast - 5 mi
  • Doraville, Georgia - East - 5 mi
  • Roswell, Georgia - North - 11 mi
  • Johns Creek, Georgia - Northeast - 13 mi
  • Alpharetta, Georgia - North - 18 mi
  • Marietta, Georgia - Northwest - 17 mi
  • Decatur, Georgia - Southeast - 15 mi
  • Atlanta, Georgia - South - 15 mi

Dunwoody, Georgia Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Rainfall (in)
January52334.8
April73504.2
July89715.1
October74523.3
Annual725152.8
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate Classification (Köppen)Humid Subtropical (Cfa)
Annual RainfallAbout 52.8 inches
Annual Sunshine DaysApproximately 217 days
Hurricane/Tornado RiskLow hurricane risk; moderate tornado risk
SnowfallAbout 2 inches annually

Driving Distances from Dunwoody, Georgia

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Sandy SpringsGeorgia410 min
ChambleeGeorgia510 min
DoravilleGeorgia512 min
BrookhavenGeorgia715 min
RoswellGeorgia1118 min
Johns CreekGeorgia1322 min
DecaturGeorgia1525 min
AtlantaGeorgia1525 min
MariettaGeorgia1728 min
AlpharettaGeorgia1830 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Dunwoody, Georgia

TransportationDetails
Airport NameHartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA CodeATL
PortNo commercial seaport
Major HighwaysInterstate 285, Georgia State Route 400, U.S. Route 19
Train/Passenger RailMARTA Red Line (Dunwoody and Sandy Springs stations)
Local Bus/Transit ServiceMetropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA)
  • Interstate 285 and Georgia State Route 400 provide direct access to downtown Atlanta, Alpharetta, Buckhead, and the northern suburbs.
  • MARTA Red Line stations at Dunwoody and Sandy Springs offer convenient rail service throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area.
  • MARTA buses connect neighborhoods, shopping districts, and major employment centers across DeKalb and Fulton counties.
  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is approximately 25 miles south and offers extensive domestic and international flights.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Dunwoody, Georgia

Landmark NameType
Brook Run ParkCity Park
Dunwoody Nature CenterNature Preserve
Perimeter MallShopping Mall
Spruill Center for the ArtsArt Center
Vernon Oaks ParkCommunity Park
Murphey Candler ParkRecreation Park
Chattahoochee River National Recreation AreaNational Recreation Area
Morgan Falls Overlook ParkRiverfront Park
Atlanta History CenterHistory Museum
LEGOLAND Discovery Center AtlantaFamily Attraction

Colleges and Universities in Dunwoody, Georgia

InstitutionTypeLevelNotable For
Georgia State University - Perimeter College (Dunwoody Campus)PublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees and university transfer programs
Oglethorpe UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts, business, and humanities
Mercer University - Atlanta CampusPrivateUniversityBusiness, healthcare, counseling, and professional studies
Emory UniversityPrivateUniversityMedicine, business, law, and research
Georgia Institute of TechnologyPublicUniversityEngineering, computing, science, and technology

Waterbodies in Dunwoody, Georgia

Nancy Creek, Chattahoochee River, Silver Lake, Murphey Candler Lake, Long Island Creek, Bull Sluice Lake, Peachtree Creek, Morgan Falls Reservoir.

Golf Courses in Dunwoody, Georgia

Dunwoody Country Club, Cherokee Town and Country Club, Rivermont Golf Club, RiverPines Golf, Heritage Golf Links, Steel Canyon Golf Club.

Dunwoody, Georgia - Key Historical Facts

  • Dunwoody began as a small rural farming community during the 1830s and was named after Major Charles Dunwody, a local landowner and military officer.
  • The arrival of the railroad in the late 19th century encouraged residential growth and improved transportation connections with Atlanta.
  • For much of the 20th century, Dunwoody remained a quiet suburban community before experiencing rapid development during the expansion of metropolitan Atlanta.
  • The construction of Perimeter Mall and nearby business districts transformed the area into a major commercial and employment center.
  • Dunwoody officially incorporated as a city on December 1, 2008, becoming one of Georgia's newest municipalities.
  • Today, Dunwoody is recognized for its parks, excellent schools, thriving business community, upscale shopping, and convenient access to Atlanta's transportation network.

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