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Galt, Illinois
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 Galt, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Galt, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Whiteside |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 193 |
| • Density | 660.96/sq mi (255.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61037
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| Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
| GNIS feature ID | 408859 |
Galt is an unincorporated community in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. Galt is 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Sterling and has a post office with ZIP code 61037.
History
The community was named for John Galt, an early landowner.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 193 | — | |
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