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Springfield is the capital city of the U.S. state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County, near the Sangamon River in Central Illinois. It is renowned as the home of Abraham Lincoln, who lived there for twenty-four years before becoming president, and its economy is anchored by state government, healthcare and tourism tied to Lincoln's legacy, including his presidential library, home and tomb.
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Population2020 census figure, from Springfield's own Wikipedia infobox (2024 estimate was 112,949). Area (sq km) Founding YearApril 10, 1821 is the founding date the infobox itself gives. Population Estimate Year Cross-Tradition Connections
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Springfield is in the U.S. state of Illinois.
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Springfield is the capital of Illinois.
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1. Springfield (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationInfobox, populationQuote, Infobox, population
114,394
1. Springfield (Wikipedia)
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158.41 km2 (61.16 sq mi)
1. Springfield (Wikipedia)
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39.79750 N 89.64500 W
1. Springfield (Wikipedia)
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April 10, 1821
1. Springfield (Wikipedia)
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Springfield is the capital city of the U.S. state of Illinois.
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