| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Georgia |
| County | Evans |
| Mayor | Ernest Cox[1] |
| Unit pref | Imperial |
| Area total | 2.62 km² |
| Area land | 2.55 km² |
| Area water | 0.07 km² |
| Area total | 1.01 sq mi |
| Area land | 0.99 sq mi |
| Area water | 0.03 sq mi |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population total | 127 |
| Population density | 49.73 km² |
| Population density | 128.80 sq mi |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| Time zone (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Coordinates | 32°9′10″N 81°58′24″W |
| Elevation | 56 m |
| Elevation | 184 ft |
| ZIP code | 30414 |
| Area code | 912 |
| FIPS code | 13-06688[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0354538[3] |
| Website | www.thecityofbellville.com |
Bellville is a city in Evans County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 127. It is the hometown of film director James Kicklighter.[4]
History
Bellville was laid out in 1890 when the railroad was extended to that point.[5] Bellville incorporated in 1959.[6] Hines Daniel served as the first Mayor.
Geography
Bellville is located in western Evans County at 32°9′10″N 81°58′24″W (32.152828, -81.973366),[7] along U.S. Route 280, which leads east 4 miles (6 km) to Claxton, the county seat, and southwest 10 miles (16 km) to Reidsville. Georgia State Route 292 branches off US 280 and passes through the center of Bellville, leading west 8 miles (13 km) to Collins. Georgia State Route 169 crosses GA 292 in the center of Bellville, running north–south.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.01 sq mi (2.62 square kilometres), of which 0.98 sq mi (2.55 square kilometres) is land and 0.03 sq mi (0.07 square kilometres), or 2.53%, is water.[8]
Climate
Bellville has a humid subtropical climate according to the Köppen classification. The city has hot and humid summers with average highs of 94 degrees and lows of 70 degrees in July. Winters are mild with average January highs of 61 degrees and lows of 36 degrees. Winter storms are rare, but they can happen on occasion.[9]
Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 123 people, 54 households, and 42 families residing in the city. By the 2020 census, its population increased to 127.
References
- ^ "BELLVILLE". Georgia Municipal Association. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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- ^ "New documentary examines first transgender singer in opera history to perform in a principal role"
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins. Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 16. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ "Evans County". New Georgia Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Bellville city, Georgia". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
- ^ "Average Weather for Bellville, Georgia". Retrieved 2013-11-29.
External links
- Bellville historical marker