Haralson County is in the Historic High Country travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Buchanan, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 32,404 residents in 2024, up from 29,918 in 2020. It covers about 282 square miles of land and was created in 1856.
- County seatBuchanan
- Population (2024 estimate)32,404
- Land area282 square miles
- Created1856
- Travel regionHistoric High Country
Print it: download the printable Haralson 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 Haralson County
Haralson County has 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bremen | 7,647 | Partly in Carroll County |
| Temple | 6,406 | Partly in Carroll County |
| Tallapoosa | 3,164 | |
| Buchanan (county seat) | 956 | |
| Waco | 592 |
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-20
- U.S. highways: US 27, US 78
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 1, SR 8, SR 16, SR 100, SR 113, SR 120
Parks, Public Land and Water
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Tallapoosa River, Little River, Blalock Creek, Little Creek, Brooks Creek and Mann Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
For county and city parks, playgrounds and recreation centers, see our Haralson County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Haralson County borders Carroll County, Paulding County, Polk County and Cleburne County, AL.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Haralson County, Georgia?
Buchanan is the county seat of Haralson County.
What cities are in Haralson County, Georgia?
Haralson County has 5 incorporated cities and towns: Bremen, Temple, Tallapoosa, Buchanan and Waco.
What counties border Haralson County?
Haralson County borders Carroll County, Paulding County, Polk County and Cleburne County, AL.
Is there a printable map of Haralson County?
Yes. The Haralson 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 Haralson County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 32,404 people lived in Haralson County on July 1, 2024, up from 29,918 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)