Athens, Alabama

Athens, Alabama
Limestone County Courthouse in Athens
Location of Athens in Limestone County, Alabama
Athens
Location in Alabama
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

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

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

  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.