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. This city is also the oldest city in Georgia being established in 1733.
Savannah, Georgia | |
|---|---|
 Flag | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Chatham |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Van R. Johnson (D) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 147,780 |
History
Savannah was founded in 1733 by a group of settlers, led by James Oglethorpe.
Geography
Savannah 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
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