Georgetown, McDonough County, Illinois facts for kids
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Georgetown, Illinois
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 Georgetown, McDonough County, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Georgetown, McDonough County, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | McDonough |
| Township | Emmet |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.144 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.144 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 368 |
| • Density | 2,556/sq mi (987/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
61455 (Macomb)
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2633173 |
Georgetown is a small place in McDonough County, Illinois, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is not officially a city or town with its own local government.
Georgetown is also a census-designated place (CDP). This is a special area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for counting people. It helps them collect information about populations in places that are not formal cities.
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Georgetown's Population
In the year 2020, the population of Georgetown was counted. There were 368 people living there at that time.
Where is Georgetown?
Georgetown is located in the middle part of McDonough County. It sits right on the western edge of the city of Macomb. Macomb is an important city because it is the county seat for McDonough County. This means Macomb is where the main government offices for the county are located.
Georgetown's Size and Land
The area of Georgetown is quite small. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it covers about 0.14 square miles (0.36 km2) of land. All of this area is land; there are no large bodies of water within its boundaries.
Georgetown's Natural Surroundings
Georgetown is nestled in a valley. This valley is part of the La Moine River system. Specifically, the community is found near the East Fork of the La Moine River. Rivers and valleys often shape the landscape of a community.
See also
- In Spanish: Georgetown (Illinois) para niños
