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Golconda No. 1 Precinct
Country United States
State Illinois
County Pope
Area
 • Total 49.15 sq mi (127.30 km2)
 • Land 48.29 sq mi (125.07 km2)
 • Water 0.86 sq mi (2.23 km2)  1.75%
Elevation
571 ft (174 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total 708
 • Density 14.4/sq mi (5.56/km2)
GNIS feature ID 1928504

Golconda No. 1 Precinct is a small area located in Pope County, Illinois, in the USA. It's a place where people live and vote. In the year 2000, about 708 people called this precinct home.

Where is Golconda No. 1 Precinct?

This precinct is found in the southern part of Illinois. Illinois is a state in the Midwest region of the United States. Pope County is one of the many counties that make up Illinois.

Size of the Area

Golconda No. 1 Precinct covers an area of about 127.30 square kilometers. To help you imagine, that's roughly 49.15 square miles. Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.

What is a Precinct?

A precinct is like a small neighborhood or district. It is created for voting purposes. When people vote, they go to a specific polling place within their precinct. This helps manage elections smoothly.

Why are Precincts Important?

Precincts help organize elections. They make sure everyone can vote easily. Each precinct has its own rules for voting. This system helps keep elections fair and orderly.

People Living in the Precinct

In 2000, the population of Golconda No. 1 Precinct was 708 people. This number tells us how many people lived there at that time. Knowing the population helps understand the community's size.

Population Density

The population density of Golconda No. 1 Precinct was about 5.56 people per square kilometer. This means that, on average, there were about five or six people living in each square kilometer of the area. This is a low density, meaning it's not a very crowded place.

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