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Golconda No. 2 Precinct
Country United States
State Illinois
County Pope
Area
 • Total 88.29 sq mi (228.66 km2)
 • Land 87.95 sq mi (227.79 km2)
 • Water 0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2)  0.38%
Elevation
548 ft (167 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total 1,005
 • Density 11.4/sq mi (4.40/km2)
GNIS feature ID 1928505

Golconda No. 2 Precinct is a small area located in Pope County, Illinois, in the USA. It is a part of the larger state of Illinois. In the year 2000, a count of the people living there showed a population of 1,005 residents.

What is a Precinct?

A precinct is like a small local area. It is used for things like voting in elections. Think of it as a neighborhood or a specific section of a county. People living in a precinct usually vote at the same place. This helps organize elections and make sure everyone can cast their vote easily.

Where is Golconda No. 2 Precinct Located?

This precinct is found in the southern part of Illinois. Illinois is a state in the midwestern United States. Pope County, where Golconda No. 2 Precinct is located, is known for its natural beauty. It has parts of the Shawnee National Forest. The precinct covers an area of about 228.66 square kilometers (which is about 88.29 square miles). This makes it a fairly large area in terms of land.

How Many People Live in Golconda No. 2?

According to the 2000 census, 1,005 people lived in Golconda No. 2 Precinct. A census is a count of all the people in a country or area. It happens every ten years in the United States. This number helps us understand how many people call this precinct home. It also gives an idea of how spread out the population is.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Distrito electoral de Golconda n.º 2 para niños

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