City of AtlantaDecember 29, 1845Government • MayorKasim Reed • BodyAtlanta City CouncilArea • City132.4 sq mi (343.0 km2) • Land131.8 sq mi (341.2 km2) • Water0.6 sq mi (1.8 km2) • Urban1,963 sq mi (5,080 km2) • Metro8,376 sq mi (21,690 km2)Elevation738 to 1,050 ft (225 to 320 m)Population (est. 2012) • City443,775[6]