Doerun is a city in Colquitt County,

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, United States. The population was 738 in 2020.

History

A post office called Doerun has been in operation since 1895. The

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incorporated the place in 1899 as the "Town of Doerun". The community was named for a deer run near the original town site.

Geography

Doerun is located at (31.320046, -83.916675). According to the

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, the city has a total area of , of which is land and 0.79% is water.

Demographics

As of the

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of 2000, there were 828 people, 343 households, and 221 families residing in the city. By 2020, its population was 738.

Education

Doerun Elementary School (DES) is located within the city limits of Doerun. DES is administered by the Colquitt County School District. Doerun is also served by Colquitt County High School. The principal is Kati Stephan, a former teacher of Doerun Elementary.

References

{{authority control Cities in Georgia (U.S. state) Cities in Colquitt County, Georgia