Lake County, Illinois
Lake County is a county in the Northeast Illinois. As of the 2010 census, the population was 703,462.[1] Some of the main cities are Waukegan and Libertyville.
Lake County | |
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![]() Naval Station Great Lakes | |
![]() Location within the U.S. state of Illinois | |
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Coordinates: 42°26′N 87°47′W | |
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Founded | March 1, 1839 |
Named for | Lake Michigan |
Seat | Waukegan |
Largest city | Waukegan |
Area | |
• Total | 1,368 sq mi (3,540 km2) |
• Land | 444 sq mi (1,150 km2) |
• Water | 925 sq mi (2,400 km2) 67.6%% |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 703,462 |
• Density | 1,586/sq mi (612/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional districts | 6th, 10th, 14th |
Website | www |
References
- "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 29, 2011. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
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