Information on Buford, Gwinnett County
The City of Buford is located in the state of Georgia, in Gwinnett County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Buford City HALL, Gwinnett County
| Buford City Hall's address | Buford Buford Municipal Building 2300 Buford Hwy Buford GA 30518-6044 United States | |
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| Phone number of Buford City Hall | +1 770-945-6761 | |
| Buford, GA email | Not available | |
| Buford official website | cityofbuford.com | |
| Mayor of Buford | Phillip Beard | |
| Gwinnett County, Georgia: Vital Records | Buford vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Georgia birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Buford
What county is Buford GA in?Buford, GA is located in Gwinnett County |
Where is Buford, Georgia ?Buford is in Gwinnett and Hall counties. It is in the northern part of Georgia, USA, situated approximately 35 miles northeast of Atlanta. The city is near Lake Lanier, a significant recreational destination, and lies close to the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains. |
Buford administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Georgia |
| County | Gwinnett - other counties in Georgia |
Demography of Buford
| Name of Buford inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 10 668 inhabitants | 61 / 2 802 | ||
| Population density in Buford | 630,2 pop/sq mi (243,3 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Buford, GA
Where to apply for a passport in Buford, GA? There are 1 passport offices in Buford, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| GWINNETT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 2100 BUFORD HIGHWAY | 7709785154 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Buford
There are 15 bank branches in Buford.
Branch Banking and Trust Company is the most popular bank in Buford with 3 branch offices, followed by SunTrust Bank with 2 branch offices and then Bank of America, National Association with 2 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Buford:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| Branch Banking and Trust Company | 3 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| SunTrust Bank | 2 | Full Service Retail Office |
| Bank of America, National Association | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Wells Fargo Bank, National Association | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank OZK | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Synovus Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| United Community Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Renasant Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Gwinnett Community Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Buford administrative numbers
| Buford City code | 1311784 |
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| Buford City postcode | 30518 (2 other communities with the same postcode) |
Transportation modes in Buford
| Airport | Gwinnett County Airport 9.8 miles Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport 14.2 miles Barrow County Airport 20.9 miles |
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Buford territory
| Buford area | 16,93 sq mi (43,84 km²) |
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| Buford altitude | 1 053 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 34.118 Longitude: -83.9928 Latitude: 34° 7' 5'' North Longitude: 83° 59' 34'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Buford | Currently, the town Buford isn’t twinned |
| Natural parks | Buford isn't part of a natural park |
What is Buford close to?
| Nearby cities include: Rest Haven, Sugar Hill, Flowery Branch and Suwanee | ||
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| Cumming | Rest Haven | Rest Haven |
| Sugar Hill |  | Rest Haven |
| Sugar Hill | Sugar Hill | Braselton |
| Rest Haven 1.4 miles | Sugar Hill 3 miles | Flowery Branch 6 miles |
| Suwanee 6.4 miles | Oakwood 9.5 miles | Cumming 10.2 miles |
| Braselton 10.2 miles | Dacula 11.2 miles | Lawrenceville 11.4 miles |
| Auburn 11.6 miles | Duluth 12.1 miles | Carl 12.7 miles |
| Johns Creek 13.3 miles | Hoschton 13.4 miles | Berkeley Lake 14.2 miles |
| Gainesville 15.1 miles | Grayson 16 miles | Talmo 16.4 miles |
| Alpharetta 16.5 miles | Norcross 17.5 miles | Milton 17.7 miles |
Distance between Buford and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1963 miles | Houston : 732 miles | Philadelphia : 636 miles |
| Phoenix : 1610 miles | San Antonio : 912 miles | San Diego : 1907 miles |
| Dallas : 742 miles | San Jose : 2122 miles | Jacksonville : 295 miles |
| Indianapolis : 409 miles | San Francisco : 2186 miles | Austin : 847 miles |
| Columbus : 410 miles | Fort Worth : 776 miles | Charlotte : 195 miles closest |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Buford, GA
Elementary schools in Buford
Buford Academy
District of Buford CityLowest grade : 2, Highest grade : 5
Students : 1457
Buford Elementary School
District of Buford CityLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 1
Students : 716
Friendship Elementary School
District of Hall CountyLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 671
Harmony Elementary School
District of Gwinnett CountyLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 519
Ivy Creek Elementary School
District of Gwinnett CountyLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 1080
Patrick Elementary School
District of Gwinnett CountyLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 781
White Oak Elementary School
District of Gwinnett CountyLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 793
Middle schools in Buford
Buford Middle School
District of Buford CityLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 1063
Jones Middle School
District of Gwinnett CountyLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 939
Lanier Middle School
District of Gwinnett CountyLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 1410
Twin Rivers Middle School
District of Gwinnett CountyLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 2007
High schools in Buford
Buford High School
District of Buford CityLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1361
Private schools in Buford
Old Suwanee Christian School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12Students : 167
Leisure and activities in Buford surrounding area
| Golf course | |
|---|---|
| Emerald Pointe Golf Club | Legacy on Lanier Golf Club |
| Sugar Hill Golf Club to Sugar Hill 4.9 miles | Bear's Best to Suwanee 6.7 miles |
| Collins Hill Golf Club to Lawrenceville 6.9 miles | Reunion Golf Club to Hoschton 7.2 miles |
| Lanier Golf Club to Cumming 7.5 miles | The Trophy Club of Apalachee to Dacula 8.4 miles |
| Chateau Elan Golf Club & Resort to Braselton 9.1 miles | Royal Lakes Golf & Country Club to Flowery Branch 9.7 miles |