Sandersville, Georgia

Sandersville, Georgia
Flag of Sandersville, Georgia
Official seal of Sandersville, Georgia
Nickname: 
Kaolin Capital of the World
Location in Washington County and the state of Georgia
Location in Washington County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 32°58′55″N 82°48′35″W / 32.98194°N 82.80972°W / 32.98194; -82.80972
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyWashington
Founded1796
Incorporated1812
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Mayor
 • MayorJames W. Andrews
Area
 • Total12.99 sq mi (33.65 km2)
 • Land12.87 sq mi (33.34 km2)
 • Water0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2)
Elevation
446 ft (136 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total5,813
 • Density451.64/sq mi (174.38/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
31082
Area code478
FIPS code13-68208[2]
GNIS feature ID0322445[3]
Websitewww.sandersville.net

The city of Sandersville is the county seat[4] of Washington County, Georgia, United States. The population was 5,813 in 2020. It is also a part of the Central Savannah River Area. Sandersville is known as the "Kaolin Capital of the World" due to its abundance of kaolin.[5]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  5. ^ "Kaolin Capital of the World". City of Sandersville, GA. Retrieved August 27, 2018.