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Fayette County, Illinois

Fayette County, Illinois
Fayette County Courthouse, Vandalia.jpg
Fayette County Courthouse in Vandalia
Map of Illinois highlighting Fayette County
Location in the U.S. state of Illinois
Map of the United States highlighting Illinois
Illinois's location in the U.S.
Founded 1821
Named for Marquis de Lafayette
Seat Vandalia
Largest city Vandalia
Area
 • Total 725 sq mi (1,878 km2)
 • Land 716 sq mi (1,854 km2)
 • Water 8.9 sq mi (23 km2), 1.2%
Population
 • (2010) 22,140
 • Density 31/sq mi (12/km²)
Congressional district 15th
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Website www.fayettecountyillinois.org
Vandalia, Illinois
Climate chart ()
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Average max. and min. temperatures in °F
Precipitation totals in inches
Source: The Weather Channel
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2.5
 
 
35
18
 
 
2.4
 
 
41
23
 
 
3.7
 
 
52
32
 
 
3.6
 
 
64
43
 
 
4.1
 
 
74
53
 
 
3.9
 
 
83
62
 
 
3.6
 
 
88
67
 
 
2.8
 
 
86
64
 
 
3
 
 
79
55
 
 
2.8
 
 
67
43
 
 
3.7
 
 
53
34
 
 
2.8
 
 
40
24
Average max. and min. temperatures in °F
Precipitation totals in inches
Source: The Weather Channel