Athens, Alabama

county seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States

Athens is a city in Limestone County, Alabama. It is also the county seat of that county.

Athens, Alabama
Limestone County Courthouse in Athens
Limestone County Courthouse in Athens
Location of Athens in Limestone County, Alabama
Location of Athens in Limestone County, Alabama
Athens is located in Alabama
Athens
Athens
Location in Alabama
Athens is located in the United States
Athens
Athens
Athens (the United States)
Coordinates: 34°47′23″N 86°58′10″W / 34.78972°N 86.96944°W / 34.78972; -86.96944[1]
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyLimestone
IncorporatedNovember 19, 1818
Area
 • Total40.87 sq mi (105.85 km2)
 • Land40.60 sq mi (105.16 km2)
 • Water0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2)
Elevation
798 ft (243.1 m)
Population
 • Total25,406
 • Density625.70/sq mi (241.58/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Area codes256, 938
FIPS code01-02956
GNIS feature ID0113266
Websitewww.athensal.us

In the year 2020, Athens had a population of about 25,406 people.[3] Athens has an area of about 39 miles and sits at 798 feet above sea level.

References change

  1. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "Athens city, Alabama". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 10, 2023.