United States
Atlanta is a city located in the United States, specifically in the state of Georgia. With a population of 510,823, it serves as a significant urban center in the region.
Fulton County Airport Brown Field
12.8 km away
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
13 km away
DeKalb Peachtree Airport
16.2 km away
The city is situated at coordinates 33.749° latitude and -84.38798° longitude, placing it in the Northern and Western hemispheres. At an elevation of 320 meters, Atlanta operates within the America/New_York timezone. Nearby cities include South Fulton, Sandy Springs, and Roswell.
Atlanta ranks #42 out of 31,685 cities in the United States by population. The total urban population of the country is 280,588,519, highlighting Atlanta's substantial size relative to other urban areas.
As the largest city in Georgia, Atlanta ranks #1 among 652 cities in the state. Other notable cities in Georgia include Columbus, Savannah, Athens, South Fulton, and Sandy Springs.
There are 20 cities and towns within 25 km of Atlanta.
Atlanta is home to 8 universities and higher education institutions.
| University | QS |
|---|---|
| Atlanta University | — |
| Atlanta University Center | — |
| DeVry University Decatur Campus | — |
| Emory Center for Alternative Investments | — |
| Georgia Institute of Technology College of Architecture | — |
| Georgia Institute of Technology - Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering | — |
| Lanier University | — |
| Oglethorpe University | — |
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The population of Atlanta is 510,823.
Atlanta is located in the state of Georgia.
The coordinates of Atlanta are 33.749° latitude and -84.38798° longitude.
The elevation of Atlanta is 320 meters.
The nearest airport to Atlanta is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), located 13 kilometers away.
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