Curran, Illinois

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Coordinates: 39°44′32″N 89°46′19″W / 39.74222°N 89.77194°W / 39.74222; -89.77194
Curran
Village
Country United States
State Illinois
County Sangamon
Township Curran
Elevation 623 ft (190 m)
Coordinates 39°44′32″N 89°46′19″W / 39.74222°N 89.77194°W / 39.74222; -89.77194
Area 2.07 sq mi (5 km2)
 - land 2.07 sq mi (5 km2)
 - water 0.00 sq mi (0 km2)
Population 240 (2006 est.)
Timezone CST (UTC-6)
 - summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
Postal code 62670
Location of Curran within Illinois

Curran is a village in Curran Township, Sangamon County, Illinois (USA). It was incorporated in 2005[1] and had an estimated population of 212 in 2010.[2]

Curran is located a few miles west of Springfield and is part of the Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Curran is located at 39°44′32″N 89°46′19″W / 39.74222°N 89.77194°W / 39.74222; -89.77194. According to the 2010 census, the village has a total area of 2.07 square miles (5.4 km2), all land.[3]

Local government

Curran is governed by a typical village administration consisting of a Village President and six Trustees.[4] The first village-wide election took place in April 2007.[5] Brian Markley is the current Village President.

The Village Clerk and Treasurer are appointed.

Notable Residents

  • Alistair Reynolds

References

  1. "Boundary Changes". Geographic Change Notes: Illinois. Population Division, United States Census Bureau. 2006-05-19. Retrieved 2008-05-28. 
  2. "Table 4. Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places in Illinois: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2007" (CSV). United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2007-07-10. Retrieved 2008-07-11. 
  3. "Places: Illinois". 2010 Census Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-10-13. 
  4. {DBF83D8E-29E1-4B3E-8383-C47855A10B68} "Village officials". Retrieved 2008-05-28. 
  5. "April 17, 2007 Election Results". Sangamon County Clerk. Retrieved 2008-05-28. 

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