Chunchula, Alabama facts for kids
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Chunchula, Alabama
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Location in Mobile County, Alabama
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 Chunchula, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Chunchula, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Mobile |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.81 sq mi (4.69 km2) |
| • Land | 1.80 sq mi (4.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 195 |
| • Density | 108.09/sq mi (41.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36521
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| Area code(s) | 251 |
| FIPS code | 01-14968 |
Chunchula is a small community in Mobile County, Alabama, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. It is also a "census-designated place" (CDP). This is a special area created by the United States Census Bureau just for counting people.
As of the 2020 census, about 195 people live in Chunchula. The community has its own post office. Its ZIP code is 36521. A special place in Chunchula is the Chunchula School. It is listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage. This means it is an important historical site in Alabama.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Chunchula has changed over time. The United States Census Bureau counts everyone in the country every ten years. This helps us understand how communities grow or shrink.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 214 | — | |
| 1890 | 258 | 20.6% | |
| 2010 | 210 | — | |
| 2020 | 195 | −7.1% | |
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Chunchula was first counted as a village in the 1880 and 1890 censuses. After that, it was not listed again until 2010. In 2010, it was counted as a census-designated place (CDP).
Where is Chunchula Located?
Chunchula is in the northern part of Mobile County. It is about 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. This means it is not very high up.
U.S. Route 45 is a main road that goes through Chunchula. If you travel south on this road, you will reach Mobile in about 20 miles (32 km). If you go north, you will get to Citronelle in about 12 miles (19 km).
Schools in Chunchula
Students living in Chunchula go to schools that are part of the Mobile County Public School System. This school system manages many schools in the area.
Children in Chunchula attend different schools based on their age:
- Younger students (Kindergarten to 5th grade) go to McDavid-Jones Elementary School.
- Middle school students (6th to 8th grade) attend Lott Middle School.
- Older students (9th to 12th grade) go to Citronelle High School.
See also
In Spanish: Chunchula (Alabama) para niños
