Munger, Pike County, Illinois facts for kids
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Munger, Illinois
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 Munger, Pike County, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Munger, Pike County, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Pike |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
Munger is a small place in Illinois, United States. It is not a city or a town with its own local government. Instead, it is known as an unincorporated community. This means that the homes and buildings in Munger are part of a larger county, Pike County. They do not have their own mayor or town council.
Exploring Munger, Illinois
Munger is located in Pike County, which is in the state of Illinois. It sits very close to the border between Pike County and Adams County.
Where is Munger?
This community is found on the flood plain of the Mississippi River. A flood plain is a flat area of land next to a river. Munger is about two miles east of the Mississippi River itself. To the northeast, you will find another community called Fall Creek, which is about 1.5 miles away. The community of East Hannibal is also nearby, located to the southwest.
Transportation in Munger
A railway line runs right past Munger. This is the Burlington Northern Railroad line. Railroads are important for moving goods and sometimes people across long distances.
