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Decatur, Illinois, USA (2006 population approximately 85,000) was founded in 1836, is the county seat as well as the business and employment center of Macon County (pop. over 100,000). The city is located along the Sangamon River which meets Lake Decatur, a 2800 acre reservoir and recreation spot and site of many homes. The downtown has undergone much revitalization and improvement including new storefronts, upper story lofts and the Central Park fountains.

Decatur is the location of Millikin University (enrollment 2400), founded by James Millikin, and Richland Community College (enrollment 7600). Decatur has many tree-lined streets, older restored homes, and historic residential districts and restored downtown commercial areas.

Decatur is located at 39.851636, -88.944228. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 118.8 km² (45.9 mi²). 107.6 km² (41.6 mi²) of it is land and 11.2 km² (4.3 mi²) of it (9.42%) is water. Lakes include Lake Decatur, formed in 1923 by the damming of the Sangamon River.

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