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about Champaign

Champaign is a city located in Champaign County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 67,518.The mayor is Gerald Schweighart whose term will run out in 2007

Champaign is adjacent to the neighboring city of Urbana, Illinois. Because the two cities are so closely linked, the pair are often referred to together as Urbana-Champaign or Champaign-Urbana (or even Chambana). They are the site of the main campus of the University of Illinois.

Champaign geography

Champaign is located at 40°6'47" North, 88°15'40" West (40.112981, -88.261227).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 44.1 km² (17.0 mi²). 44.0 km² (17.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.12% water.

Champaign history

Champaign was founded in 1855, when the Illinois Central Railroad laid its track two miles west of downtown Urbana. Originally called "West Urbana," it was renamed Champaign when it acquired a city charter in 1860. Both the city and county name were derived from Champaign County, Ohio.

Near cities to Champaign

• Urbana travel guide 4.3 km
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• Springfield travel guide 120 km
• Peoria travel guide 130 km
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• Valparaiso travel guide 180 km
• Gary travel guide 180 km
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