Tallula No. 11 Precinct, Menard County, Illinois facts for kids
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Tallula No. 11 Precinct
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Tallula Precinct, Menard County, Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Menard |
| Area | |
| • Total | 38.56 sq mi (99.86 km2) |
| • Land | 38.56 sq mi (99.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Population
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| • Total | 816 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Tallula No. 11 Precinct is a small area located in Menard County, Illinois, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 816 people lived in this precinct. A precinct is like a small neighborhood or section of a county. It helps organize local government and voting.
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What is a Precinct?
A precinct is a special area used for elections. It helps make sure everyone can vote easily. Each precinct has a specific polling place where people go to cast their votes. This system makes voting fair and organized.
How Precincts Help Voting
Precincts divide larger areas into smaller, easier-to-manage sections. This means fewer people vote at each polling place. It also makes it simpler to count votes accurately. Local elections often use these small areas.
Tallula No. 11 and Its Location
Tallula No. 11 Precinct is part of Menard County. Menard County is in the central part of Illinois. It is known for its rich history and farming communities. The precinct is also considered part of the Springfield metropolitan area. This means it is near the state capital, Springfield.
Geography and Size
Tallula No. 11 Precinct covers an area of about 99.86 square kilometers (about 38.56 square miles). This entire area is land, with no water. It is a rural area, meaning it has more open spaces and farms than big cities.
Time Zone Information
The precinct is in the Central Time Zone (CST). During standard time, it is 6 hours behind UTC (UTC-6). In the summer, it switches to Central Daylight Time (CDT). Then, it is 5 hours behind UTC (UTC-5). This change helps make the most of daylight hours.
See Also
- In Spanish: Distrito electoral de Tallula n.º 11 para niños
