Athens, Alabama

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

For other uses, see Athens.
Athens, Alabama
City
City of Athens
Limestone County Courthouse in Athens
Location of Athens in Limestone County, Alabama
Athens
Location in Alabama
Athens
Athens (the United States)
Athens
Athens (North America)
Coordinates: 34°47′23″N 86°58′10″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyLimestone
IncorporatedNovember 19, 1818
Government
 • TypeMayor Council
 • MayorWilliam "Ronnie" Marks[2]
 • City Council
Members' List[3]
Area
[4]
 • 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
 (2020)
 • Total25,406
 • Density625.70/sq mi (241.58/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
35611–35614–35613
Area codes256, 938
FIPS code01-02956
GNIS feature ID0113266
Websitewww.athensal.us

In the year 2000, Athens had a population of about 21,000 people. Athens has an area of about 39 miles and sits at 798 feet above sea level.

References
  1. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  2. "The Mayor's Office". City of Athens. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
  3. City Council, City of Athens, retrieved 1 March 2018
  4. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.


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