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Clarkston

Georgia, United States · North America

About Clarkston

Clarkston is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Avondale Estates, 15km from Georgia Aquarium.

Clarkston is a town located in Georgia, United States. With a population of 12,215, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Clarkston sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Clarkston to your route.

About Clarkston

Clarkston is a city in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. The population was 14,756 as of the 2020 census, up from 7,554 in 2010. The city is noted for its ethnic diversity, and is often referred to as "the most diverse square mile in America" and "the Ellis Island of the South." In the 1990s, refugee resettlement

Read more programs identified Clarkston as a good fit for displaced persons of many backgrounds. The rental market was open, residents were moving farther out from the Atlanta urban core, and Clarkston was the last stop on a transit line into the city. At present students attending Clarkston High School come from over 50 countries; the local mosque (Masjid al-Momineen, or Mosque of the Faithful in English) has a diverse and sizable congregation; and over half the population is estimated by some to be foreign born.

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Where is Clarkston located?

Clarkston is located in Georgia, United States, North America. The coordinates are 33.8096 latitude, -84.2396 longitude.

What is the population of Clarkston?

Clarkston has a population of approximately 12,215 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
12,215
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Georgia
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
33.8096, -84.2396

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Clarkston

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Georgia Aquarium

One of the world's largest aquariums in Atlanta housing whale sharks, beluga whales, and over 100,000 marine animals.

15 km · about 30 min drive

racetrack

Road Atlanta

A challenging natural terrain road course in Braselton, Georgia, famous for Petit Le Mans and its daunting downhill esses.

54 km · about 65 min drive

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