Candler County is in the Magnolia Midlands travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Metter, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 11,130 residents in 2024, up from 10,991 in 2020. It covers about 243 square miles of land and was created in 1914.
- County seatMetter
- Population (2024 estimate)11,130
- Land area243 square miles
- Created1914
- Travel regionMagnolia Midlands
Print it: download the printable Candler County map (PDF), sized for standard letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait). Choose “actual size” or “fit to page” when you print.
Cities and Towns in Candler County
Candler County has 2 incorporated cities and towns. Populations are U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2024, for the whole city, including any part in a neighboring county.
| City or town | 2024 population | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Metter (county seat) | 4,021 | |
| Pulaski | 209 |
Highways
Interstates and U.S. highways come from Census road data; state route numbers come from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s road inventory. In Georgia most U.S. highways also carry a state route number, and where two routes share the same road GDOT records it under one of them.
- Interstates: I-16
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 23, SR 46, SR 57, SR 121, SR 129
Parks, Public Land and Water
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Canoe Pond, Canoochee River, Fifteenmile Creek, Wolfe Creek, Tenmile Creek, Lotts Creek and Sams Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
Neighboring Counties
Candler County borders Bulloch County, Emanuel County, Evans County, Tattnall County and Toombs County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Candler County, Georgia?
Metter is the county seat of Candler County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Candler County, Georgia?
Candler County has 2 incorporated cities and towns: Metter and Pulaski.
What counties border Candler County?
Candler County borders Bulloch County, Emanuel County, Evans County, Tattnall County and Toombs County.
Is there a printable map of Candler County?
Yes. The Candler County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Candler County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 11,130 people lived in Candler County on July 1, 2024, up from 10,991 in 2020.
Sources we checked
This map and page were built in October 2026 from public data:
- U.S. Census Bureau: TIGER/Line 2023 (county lines, roads, water, place boundaries)
- U.S. Census Bureau: county and city population estimates, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2023 Gazetteer (land area)
- USGS: Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 (national forests, refuges, WMAs)
- USGS: Geographic Names Information System (lake and river names)
- Georgia DNR 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) (current WMA list)