Darien is located in
McIntosh County, of which it is the county seat, south of
Savannah along Interstate 95 on the banks of the Altamaha River near the Altamaha Sound in the
Coast Region of the state. The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 1,797, an increase of 14 since 1990.
Darien was named for Fort Darien, a colonial post. Major industries include caviar.
