Information on Canton, Cherokee County
The City of Canton is located in the state of Georgia, in Cherokee County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Canton City HALL, Cherokee County
| Canton City Hall's address | Canton Canton Municipal Building 110 Academy St Canton GA 30114 United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Phone number of Canton City Hall | +1 770-704-1500 | |
| Canton, GA email | Not available | |
| Canton official website | cantonga.gov | |
| Mayor of Canton | Bill Grant | |
| Cherokee County, Georgia: Vital Records | Canton vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Georgia birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Canton
What county is Canton GA in?Canton, GA is located in Cherokee County |
Where is Canton, Georgia ?Canton is located in Cherokee County in the state of Georgia, USA. It lies in the northern part of the state, approximately 40 miles north of Atlanta, the state capital. Canton is situated near the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, providing a scenic backdrop and placing it within easy reach of major urban and natural landmarks. |
Canton administrative division
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Cherokee - other counties in Georgia |
Demography of Canton
| Name of Canton inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 7 709 inhabitants | 81 / 3 464 | ||
| Population density in Canton | 411,3 pop/sq mi (158,8 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Canton, GA
Where to apply for a passport in Canton, GA? There are 2 passport offices in Canton, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| CANTON POST OFFICE | 2400 RIVERSTONE PARKWAY | 7707208164 |
| CHEROKEE COUNTY GA SUPERIOR COURT | 90 NORTH STREET | 6784936523 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Canton
There are 21 bank branches in Canton.
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association is the most popular bank in Canton with 5 branch offices, followed by Ameris Bank with 2 branch offices and then United Community Bank with 2 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Canton:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo Bank, National Association | 5 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Ameris Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| United Community Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Regions Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| SunTrust Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Branch Banking and Trust Company | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank OZK | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| The Citizens Bank of Georgia | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Synovus Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Bank of America, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Renasant Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| South State Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Canton administrative numbers
| Canton City code | 1312988 |
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| Canton City postcode | 30114 |
Transportation modes in Canton
| Airport | 14.4 miles 17.3 miles 22.2 miles |
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Canton territory
| Canton area | 18,75 sq mi (48,55 km²) |
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| Canton altitude | 978 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 34.2472 Longitude: -84.4907 Latitude: 34° 14' 50'' North Longitude: 84° 29' 27'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
| Local time | |
| Cities twinned with Canton | Currently, the town Canton isn’t twinned |
| Namesake of Canton |
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| Natural parks | Canton isn't part of a natural park |
What is Canton close to?
| Nearby cities include: Holly Springs, Waleska, Ball Ground and Woodstock | ||
|---|---|---|
| Waleska | Waleska | Ball Ground |
| Holly Springs |  | Ball Ground |
| Holly Springs | Holly Springs | Mountain Park |
| Holly Springs 5.2 miles | Waleska 6 miles | Ball Ground 9.9 miles |
| Woodstock 10.1 miles | Nelson 11.4 miles | Mountain Park 12.2 miles |
| Milton 13.5 miles | White 14.9 miles | Jasper 15.2 miles |
| Roswell 16.4 miles | Emerson 16.6 miles | Acworth 16.6 miles |
| Kennesaw 16.8 miles | Alpharetta 17.3 miles | Fairmount 17.7 miles |
| Cartersville 18.7 miles | Talking Rock 19.4 miles | Marietta 20.5 miles |
| Cumming 20.6 miles | Ranger 21.6 miles | Johns Creek 22.5 miles |
Distance between Canton and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1933 miles | Houston : 709 miles | Philadelphia : 652 miles |
| Phoenix : 1580 miles | San Antonio : 888 miles | San Diego : 1877 miles |
| Dallas : 715 miles | San Jose : 2092 miles | Jacksonville : 317 miles |
| Indianapolis : 393 miles | San Francisco : 2156 miles | Austin : 822 miles |
| Columbus : 406 miles | Fort Worth : 748 miles | Charlotte : 218 miles closest |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Canton, GA
Elementary schools in Canton
Avery Elementary School
District of Cherokee CountyLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 1037
Canton Elementary
District of Cherokee CountyLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 835
Cherokee Charter Academy
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8Students : 818
Clayton Elementary School
District of Cherokee CountyLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 238
Free Home Elementary School
District of Cherokee CountyLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 322
Hickory Flat Elementary School
District of Cherokee CountyLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 478
Holly Springs Elementary School
District of Cherokee CountyLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 815
Indian Knoll Elementary
District of Cherokee CountyLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 1035
J. Knox Elementary
District of Cherokee CountyLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 770
Liberty Elementary School
District of Cherokee CountyLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 1230
Macedonia Elementary School
District of Cherokee CountyLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 791
Sixes Elementary School
District of Cherokee CountyLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 698
William G. Hasty- Senior Elementary School
District of Cherokee CountyLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 948
Middle schools in Canton
Creekland Middle School
District of Cherokee CountyLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 1492
Dean Rusk Middle School
District of Cherokee CountyLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 1489
Freedom Middle School
District of Cherokee CountyLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 1159
Teasley Middle School
District of Cherokee CountyLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 1429
High schools in Canton
Cherokee High School
District of Cherokee CountyLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 2677
Creekview High School
District of Cherokee CountyLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 2011
Sequoyah High School
District of Cherokee CountyLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1908
Private schools in Canton
Anchor Christian Academy
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6Students : 80
Brenwood Academy
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 2Students : 112
Community Christian School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 4Students : 33
Messiah Christain Academy
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : KStudents : 42
The Carpenters Shop
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : KStudents : 106
Leisure and activities in Canton surrounding area
| Golf course | |
|---|---|
| Callahan Golf Links to Waleska 4.1 miles | Bridge Mill Athletic Club |
| The Golf Club At Bradshaw Farm - Blue Nine to Woodstock 6.2 miles | The Golf Club At Bradshaw Farm - Red Nine to Woodstock 6.6 miles |
| The Golf Club At Bradshaw Farm - White Nine to Woodstock 7.1 miles | Woodmont Golf & Country Club |
| Towne Lake Hills Golf Club to Woodstock 9 miles | Settindown Creek Golf Club to Roswell 11.1 miles |
| Echelon Golf Club to Alpharetta 11.3 miles | Brookfield Country Club to Roswell 12.9 miles |