Burlingame, Illinois facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Burlingame, Illinois
Unincorporated community
Burlingame, Illinois Location in Illinois Show map of Illinois Burlingame, Illinois Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Illinois
County	Cass
Elevation	623 ft (190 m)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	217
GNIS feature ID	422517

Burlingame is a small, quiet place located in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and possibly a few businesses that are part of a larger county. Unlike a city or town, it does not have its own local government, like a mayor or a city council.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live that is not officially organized as a city or town.

• It does not have its own separate local government.
• Instead, it is governed by the larger county it is located within.
• This means services like roads, police, and fire protection are usually provided by the county.

Where is Burlingame Located?

Burlingame is found in the state of Illinois, which is in the central part of the United States.

• More specifically, it is located within Cass County.
• Cass County is a rural area in Illinois, known for its farming and natural beauty.
• Burlingame is situated to the southeast of another community called Virginia.

Geography and Location Details

Burlingame is located at an elevation of 623 feet above sea level. This is how high the land is compared to the ocean.

• Its exact coordinates are 39 degrees 55 minutes 25 seconds North latitude and 90 degrees 09 minutes 48 seconds West longitude.
• These coordinates help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
• The area uses the Central Time Zone (CST) during most of the year.
• During daylight saving time, it switches to Central Daylight Time (CDT).