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Berlin, Illinois

Village · Population 142 · #1180 in Illinois
Berlin, Illinois

Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany. With 3.7 million inhabitants, it has the highest population within its city limits of any city in the European Union.

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About Berlin

Set in the western part of Illinois, Berlin is a tiny community with an estimated population of 142.

Berlin holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.89 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 160 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Berlin Unique

  • One of 10 places in the US named Berlin — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in western Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

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⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)142
Rank in state#1180 of 1,294
Land area0.89 sq mi
Density160/sq mi
Coordinates39.7569, -89.9024

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