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Atlanta overview
Atlanta (orange) and the other large cities of United States
Atlanta lies in Georgia in United States at 33.75°N, 84.39°W, about 320 m above sea level. The local time zone is America/New_York (UTC-4); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Sacramento (524,943) and larger than Miami (487,014). The largest city in United States is New York City with 8,804,190 people; the capital, Washington, has 689,545.
The national capital, Washington, is about 872 km away; the nearest large city is Sandy Springs, 20 km from Atlanta.
United States as a whole has a live population of 349,544,454 (+0.5% a year) and ranks #3 of 238 countries — see the United States population page for the full statistics and the United States atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Atlanta
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy Springs Georgia | 20 km | 105,330 |
| South Fulton Georgia | 32 km | 107,436 |
| Athens Georgia | 96 km | 127,315 |
| Columbus Georgia | 154 km | 206,922 |
| East Chattanooga Tennessee | 166 km | 154,024 |
| Chattanooga Tennessee | 167 km | 181,099 |
Largest cities in United States
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York City | New York | 8,804,190 |
| 2 | Los Angeles | California | 3,820,914 |
| 3 | Chicago | Illinois | 2,664,452 |
| 4 | Houston | Texas | 2,314,157 |
| 5 | Phoenix | Arizona | 1,650,070 |
| 6 | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | 1,573,916 |
| 7 | San Antonio | Texas | 1,526,656 |
| 8 | San Diego | California | 1,404,452 |
| 9 | Dallas | Texas | 1,326,087 |
| 10 | Jacksonville | Florida | 1,009,833 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Atlanta?
Atlanta has about 510,823 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Atlanta the capital of United States?
No. The capital of United States is Washington (689,545 people), about 872 km away. Atlanta is the 36th largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Atlanta compared with the rest of United States?
Its 510,823 residents are 0.1% of the 349,544,454 people living in United States today. New York City is larger with 8,804,190 people.
Where is Atlanta?
In Georgia, United States, at latitude 33.75 and longitude -84.39, 320 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Sandy Springs (20 km), South Fulton (32 km), Athens (96 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Atlanta Population 2026 — United States. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/atlanta/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/united-states/atlanta/">Atlanta Population 2026 — United States</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
City populations are GeoNames figures (CC BY 4.0): the latest official census or estimate for the city proper — the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area — so they can differ from "metro area" numbers you see elsewhere. Country populations are live Glostats estimates from the UN World Population Prospects. Distances are great-circle distances between city centres. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.