East Lincoln Township, Logan County, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
East Lincoln Township
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Township
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Location in Logan County
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Logan County's location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Logan |
| Established | November 7, 1865 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.1 sq mi (93 km2) |
| • Land | 36.05 sq mi (93.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) 0.11% |
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(2016)
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8,476 |
| • Density | 244.4/sq mi (94.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 17-107-21982 |
East Lincoln Township is a local government area located in Logan County, Illinois. It's like a small community or district within the larger county. In 2010, about 8,813 people lived here, and there were 3,678 homes.
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Exploring East Lincoln Township's Land
East Lincoln Township covers a total area of about 36.1 square miles. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 23,000 football fields! Most of this area, about 36.05 square miles, is land. A very small part, about 0.04 square miles, is water. This means almost all of the township is dry land.
Towns and Villages in East Lincoln
Several communities are part of East Lincoln Township:
- Lincoln (the eastern half of this city)
Smaller Communities in the Township
You can also find these smaller, unincorporated towns here:
- Lawndale
- Skelton (the western half of this area)
Who Lives in East Lincoln Township?
This section tells us about the people living in East Lincoln Township. It's called demographics.
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| 2016 (est.) | 8,476 | ||
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According to estimates from 2016, the population of East Lincoln Township was about 8,476 people. This number helps us understand how many residents live in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de East Lincoln (Illinois) para niños
