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Illinois Township, Pope County, Arkansas

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Illinois Township
Country United States
State Arkansas
CountyPope
Area
 • Total54.4 sq mi (141 km2)
 • Land47.8 sq mi (124 km2)
 • Water6.6 sq mi (17 km2)  12.1%
Elevation
351 ft (107 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total25,841
 • Density541/sq mi (209/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Zip codes
72801, 72802, 72811, 72812, 72858
Area code479
GNIS feature ID69707

Illinois Township is one of nineteen current townships in Pope County, Arkansas, USA.[1] As of the 2000 census, its total population was 25,841, with 87 percent (approx. 22,482 people) contained in urban Russellville.[1]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, Illinois Township covers an area of 54.4 square miles (141 km2), with 47.8 square miles (124 km2) of it land and 6.6 square miles (17 km2) of water.

Cities, towns, and villages

Hydrology

The township contains Lake Dardanelle and Lake Dardanelle State Park.

References

  1. ^ a b "Illinois Township, Pope County, Arkansas." U.S. Census Bureau. Breakdown. Retrieved June 23, 2010.