The Gainesville Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the
United States Census Bureau
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, is an area consisting of one county –
Hall
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– in the state of
Georgia. As of the
2010 census, the MSA had a population of 179,684 (though a July 1, 2016 estimate placed the population at 196,637).
The Gainesville Metropolitan Statistical Area is also part of the larger
Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Gainesville, Georgia Combined Statistical Area.
Counties
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Hall
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Communities
Cities
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City of Buford (partial)
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City of Flowery Branch
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City of Gainesville (Principal city)
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City of Gillsville (partial)
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City of Lula (partial)
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City of Oakwood
Towns
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Town of Braselton (partial)
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Town of Clermont
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Town of Rest Haven (partial)
See also
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Georgia census statistical areas
References
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Metropolitan areas of Georgia (U.S. state)
Geography of Hall County, Georgia