Urbandale, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Urbandale, Illinois
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 Urbandale, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Urbandale, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Alexander |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 425592 |
Urbandale is a small place in Alexander County, Illinois, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's managed by the county. Urbandale is found north of a larger city called Cairo, right along Illinois Route 37. It sits about 312 feet (or 95 meters) above sea level.
Where is Urbandale?
Urbandale is located in the very southern part of Illinois. It's in Alexander County, which is known for being where the Ohio River and Mississippi River meet.
Location Details
The exact spot for Urbandale can be described using coordinates: 37.053 degrees North latitude and -89.186 degrees West longitude. These numbers help pinpoint its location on a map. It's also near Illinois Route 37, a main road in the area.
Learning in Urbandale
Even though Urbandale is an unincorporated community, it is part of a school district.
School District Information
Children living in Urbandale attend schools that are part of the Cairo School District. This district provides education for students in the area, including those from Urbandale.
