Champaign, Illinois

Champaign is a city located in Champaign County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 67,518. The mayor is Gerald Schweighart, whose term will expire in 2007.

Geography

Champaign is located at {{coor dms|40|6|47|N|88|15|40|W|}} (40.112981, -88.261227){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 44.1 km² (17.0 mi²). 44.0 km² (17.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.12% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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Champaign shares a border with the neighboring town of Urbana, Illinois; the two together are often referred to as Urbana-Champaign (or Champaign-Urbana, or even Chambana). The joint town is the site of the main campus of the University of Illinois. Champaign, Urbana and the bordering village of Savoy, Illinois form the Champaign-Urbana Metropolitan Area.

Related Topics:
Urbana, Illinois - Chambana - University of Illinois - Savoy, Illinois

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