Map of Athens city, Illinois

Athens /ˈeɪθənz/ AY-thənz is a city in Menard County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,977 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Athens city overview:
Name:	Athens city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Illinois
County:	Menard County
Elevation:	604 ft (184 m)
Total Area:	1.68 sq mi (4.36 km²)
Land Area:	1.68 sq mi (4.36 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	1,977
Population Density:	1,173.99/sq mi (453.27/km²)
ZIP code:	62613
Area code:	217
FIPS code:	1702674
GNISfeature ID:	2394010
Website:	www.athensil.com

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Geography

Athens is in southeastern Menard County, 9 miles (14 km) southeast of Petersburg, the county seat. Illinois Routes 29 and 123 pass together through the northeast side of the city. IL 29 leads south 14 miles (23 km) to Springfield, the state capital, and north 18 miles (29 km) to Mason City, while IL 123 leads east 8 miles (13 km) to Williamsville and northwest to Petersburg.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city of Athens has an area of 1.68 square miles (4.4 km), all land. Town Branch flows westward across the southwest corner of the city, leading 2 miles (3 km) to the Sangamon River, part of the Illinois River watershed.