Sims Chapel, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sims Chapel, Alabama
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Location of Sims Chapel in Washington County, Alabama.
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 Sims Chapel, Alabama
Location in Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.73 sq mi (14.85 km2) |
| • Land | 5.70 sq mi (14.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 145 |
| • Density | 25.43/sq mi (9.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 251 |
| GNIS feature ID | 155628 |
Sims Chapel is a small community located in Washington County, Alabama, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau identifies for statistical purposes. It doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Sims Chapel has also been called Darrah and Grandfield in the past.
About Sims Chapel
Sims Chapel is situated in the southern part of Alabama. It is a quiet place where people live and work. Being a CDP helps gather important information about the people living there. This information is useful for planning and understanding communities. The area covers about 14.85 square kilometers (5.73 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.
Population and People
The U.S. Census Bureau counts the number of people living in different areas every ten years. This count helps us understand how communities are growing or changing. In 2010, the population of Sims Chapel was 153 people. By the 2020 census, the population was 145 people. This means that fewer people lived there in 2020 compared to 2010.
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| 2020 | 145 | — | |
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Location and Geography
Sims Chapel is located at coordinates 31 degrees, 13 minutes, 11 seconds North and 88 degrees, 8 minutes, 55 seconds West. It is about 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The community is in the Central Time Zone, which means it observes Central Standard Time (CST) for most of the year. During daylight saving time, it switches to Central Daylight Time (CDT).
See also
In Spanish: Sims Chapel (Alabama) para niños
