Peoria, Illinois

Peoria is the largest city on the Illinois River and the county seat of Peoria County{{GR|6}}, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 112,936.

Geography

Peoria is located at 40°43'15" North, 89°36'34" West (40.720737, -89.609421){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 120.8 km² (46.6 mi²). 115.0 km² (44.4 mi²) of it is land and 5.8 km² (2.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 4.78% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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Peoria is bounded on the east by the Illinois River except for the enclave of Peoria Heights. Four bridges run directly between the city and neighboring East Peoria. On the south end of Peoria's western border are Bartonville and the newly established city of West Peoria. Local municipal plans indicate that the city intends to continue its expansion northwest, into an area unofficially considered part of Dunlap, Illinois.

Related Topics:
Illinois River - Peoria Heights - East Peoria - Bartonville - West Peoria - Dunlap, Illinois

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