Cherokee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 141,903 people, with a population density of about 334.68 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 424.00 square miles (1,098.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Canton, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Woodstock.
Geographically, Cherokee County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Waleska 1,220 ft and its lowest point at Ball Ground 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-5.