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Adel, Georgia

City · Population 5,752 · #131 in Georgia
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Adel is a city in and the county seat of Cook County, Georgia, United States, about 26 miles (42 km) north of Valdosta and 52 miles (84 km) southeast of Albany. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 5,571..

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About Adel

Adel is a close-knit town in southern Georgia, home to 5,752 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Adel is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.87 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 648 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Adel Unique

  • Positioned in southern Georgia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Georgia — one of 675 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,752.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Adel

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🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Cook County Historical Society Museum and Genealogical Libra

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Adel

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Adel

  • Cook High School
  • Cook Primary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

  • Southwell Medical, A Campus Of Trmc

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

StateGeorgia
TypeCity
Population (2024)5,752
Rank in state#131 of 537
Land area8.87 sq mi
Density648/sq mi
Coordinates31.1248, -83.4255

🌤️ Current Weather

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ConditionsSunny
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