Athens North No. 2 Precinct, Menard County, Illinois facts for kids
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Athens North No. 2 Precinct
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Location in Menard County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Menard |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.48 sq mi (47.85 km2) |
| • Land | 18.4 sq mi (47.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) 0.4% |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,954 |
| • Density | 106.2/sq mi (41/km2) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1928438 |
Athens North No. 2 Precinct is a small area in Menard County, Illinois, in the United States. It is like a local neighborhood or district. People living here vote in the same place.
In the year 2000, about 1,954 people lived in Athens North No. 2 Precinct.
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Where is Athens North No. 2 Precinct?
Athens North No. 2 Precinct is located in the state of Illinois. Illinois is in the Midwest part of the United States.
The precinct is part of Menard County. This county is named after Pierre Menard, an important person in Illinois history.
Location Details
The precinct is found at specific coordinates: 39 degrees, 58 minutes, 59 seconds North, and 89 degrees, 43 minutes, 16 seconds West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
It is also part of the Springfield metropolitan area. This means it is near the city of Springfield, which is the capital city of Illinois.
How Big is the Area?
Athens North No. 2 Precinct covers a total area of about 47.85 square kilometers. That's about 18.48 square miles.
Most of this area is land. About 47.66 square kilometers (18.4 square miles) is land. A very small part, about 0.19 square kilometers (0.07 square miles), is water. This means only a tiny bit of the precinct is covered by water, like small ponds or streams.
How Many People Live Here?
According to the 2000 census, 1,954 people lived in Athens North No. 2 Precinct.
The population density was about 41 people per square kilometer. This means that for every square kilometer of land, there were about 41 people living there. In square miles, it was about 106.2 people per square mile.
What is a Precinct?
A precinct is a small area used for voting and local government. When you turn 18, you can vote in your local precinct.
Precincts help organize elections. They make sure that everyone can vote easily in their own neighborhood. They also help manage local services.
Images for kids
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A map showing Athens North Precinct in Menard County, Illinois.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito electoral de Athens North n.º 2 para niños
