Towns County is in the Northeast Georgia Mountains travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Hiawassee, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 13,184 residents in 2024, up from 12,490 in 2020. It covers about 166 square miles of land and was created in 1856.
- County seatHiawassee
- Population (2024 estimate)13,184
- Land area166 square miles
- Created1856
- Travel regionNortheast Georgia Mountains
Print it: download the printable Towns County map (PDF), sized for standard letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, landscape). Choose “actual size” or “fit to page” when you print.
Cities and Towns in Towns County
Towns 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hiawassee (county seat) | 1,046 | |
| Young Harris | 799 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Tate City.
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.
- U.S. highways: US 76
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 2, SR 17, SR 66, SR 75, SR 180, SR 288, SR 339, SR 515
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Swallow Creek WMA (wildlife management area)
- Chattahoochee National Forest
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Lake Chatuge, Brasstown Creek and Soapstone 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 Towns County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Towns County borders Habersham County, Rabun County, Union County, White County and Clay County, NC.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Towns County, Georgia?
Hiawassee is the county seat of Towns County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Towns County, Georgia?
Towns County has 2 incorporated cities and towns: Hiawassee and Young Harris.
What counties border Towns County?
Towns County borders Habersham County, Rabun County, Union County, White County and Clay County, NC.
Is there a printable map of Towns County?
Yes. The Towns County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, landscape) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Towns County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 13,184 people lived in Towns County on July 1, 2024, up from 12,490 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)