Decatur, Illinois

Decatur is a city located in Macon County, Illinois USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 81,860, but a 2003 estimate showed the population dipped to 79,285. It is the county seat of Macon County{{GR|6}}. This town is named after war hero Stephen Decatur, Jr.

Geography

Decatur is located at {{coor dms|39|51|6|N|88|56|39|W}} (39.851636, -88.944228){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 118.8 km² (45.9 mi²). 107.6 km² (41.6 mi²) of it is land and 11.2 km² (4.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 9.42% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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Lakes include Lake Decatur (part of Sangamon River), and Lake Tokorozawa.

Related Topics:
Lake Decatur - Sangamon River - Lake Tokorozawa

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