Cordele, also known as The Watermelon Capital of the World, is a city in Crisp County, Georgia, United States. The population was 11,608 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Crisp County. Cordele is located along Interstate 75, 140 miles south of Atlanta and 100 miles north of the Florida state line. Cordele apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Cordele apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.