Matanzas Beach, Illinois facts for kids
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Matanzas Beach, Illinois
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 Matanzas Beach, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Matanzas Beach, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Mason |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 413112 |
Matanzas Beach is a small, quiet place in Illinois, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and people living together without a formal local government. Unlike a city or town, it doesn't have its own mayor or city council.
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What is Matanzas Beach?
Matanzas Beach is an unincorporated community. This term means it is a settlement that is not part of any official city or town. Instead, it is governed by the larger county it belongs to. For Matanzas Beach, that's Mason County.
Living in an Unincorporated Area
In an unincorporated community, services like roads and police are usually handled by the county government. This can be different from living in a city. Cities often have their own departments for these services.
Where is Matanzas Beach Located?
Matanzas Beach is found in Mason County, Illinois. It stretches across two areas called townships: Bath Township and Havana Township.
Geographical Features
This community is located right on Illinois Route 78. It sits along the southeast shore of a beautiful body of water called Matanzas Lake. Matanzas Beach is about 4 miles (6.4 km) south-southeast of a nearby town named Havana.
