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Coosa County, Alabama

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Coosa County
County
County courthouse in Rockford
County courthouse in Rockford
Map of Alabama highlighting Coosa County
Location within the U.S. state of Alabama
Map of the United States highlighting Alabama
Alabama's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°56′11″N 86°14′47″W / 32.936388888889°N 86.246388888889°W / 32.936388888889; -86.246388888889
Country United States
State Alabama
FoundedDecember 18, 1832
SeatRockford
Largest cityGoodwater
Area
 • Total666 sq mi (1,720 km2)
 • Land651 sq mi (1,690 km2)
 • Water15 sq mi (40 km2)  2.3%
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total10,387
 • Density16/sq mi (6.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Websitewww.coosacountyal.com

Coosa County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of 2020, 10,387 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Rockford.

History

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It was formed on December 18, 1832. Its name is from a town of the Creek tribe.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 666 square miles (1,720 km2), of which 651 square miles (1,690 km2) is land and 15 square miles (39 km2) (2.3%) is water.[2]

Major Highways

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Border Counties

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Cities and towns

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References

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Coosa County, Alabama". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  2. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
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