Lithonia, Georgia

Lithonia is a city located in DeKalb County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,187. "Lithonia" means "City of Granite."

Geography

Lithonia is in the heart of the Georgia granite district, hence the name of the town, from the Greek lithos, for stone. The nearby granite dome, Stone Mountain, is composed largely of a rock called Lithonia gniess.

Related Topics:
Granite - Greek - Stone Mountain

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Lithonia is located at 33°42'46" North, 84°6'21" West (33.712658, -84.105897){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.0 km² (0.8 mi²). 2.0 km² (0.8 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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