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Petersburg South No. 15 Precinct is a small area located in Menard County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2000, about 997 people lived there. This precinct is part of the larger Springfield metropolitan area.

What is Petersburg South Precinct?

A precinct is like a small neighborhood or a voting district. It is a way to divide a county into smaller parts. People who live in a precinct usually vote at the same place. Petersburg South No. 15 Precinct is one of these smaller areas within Menard County.

Where is it Located?

Petersburg South No. 15 Precinct is found in the state of Illinois. Illinois is located in the central part of the United States. This precinct is specifically within Menard County. The precinct covers about 32 square kilometers (about 12 square miles). A small part of this area is water, like rivers or lakes.

How Many People Live Here?

According to the census taken in 2000, 997 people lived in Petersburg South No. 15 Precinct. This means it is a fairly small community. The population density was about 31 people per square kilometer. This number tells us how many people live in each square kilometer of land.

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