Batavia Illinois Map

About Batavia, Illinois

Batavia is a locality in Kane County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 27,151. The population density is 942.6 people per km². Batavia is located at 41.8500°N, 88.3126°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60539.

Batavia rests where the Fox River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, carves its steady path through the Illinois landscape. It lies 4.4 miles south of Saint Charles, IL (from Saint Charles, IL: bearing 183°T), and is situated 6.2 miles north of Aurora. Rolling plains, softened by the gentle swell of glacial moraines, give way to woodlands that hold the scent of damp earth and pine, especially in the humid embrace of late summer afternoons. The light here, filtering through the leaves of mature oaks and maples, often carries a golden hue, a quiet benediction on the day's end. The air, thick with the murmur of insects and the distant hum of traffic, feels alive, a palpable presence that shifts with the changing seasons. The roots of Batavia run deep, reaching back to its founding in the mid-19th century, a time when mills harnessed the river's power and the fertile soil drew farmers seeking bounty. This legacy of industry, from its early days as a hub for windmills and agricultural machinery to its later embrace of advanced manufacturing, still echoes in the solid brick buildings and the enduring spirit of innovation. The Fox River, more than just a geographical feature, has been the lifeblood of Batavia, shaping its commerce and offering a tranquil counterpoint to the town's industrious heart, a place where the quiet flow of water seems to carry the whispers of generations past.

About This Batavia Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Batavia, Illinois with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Batavia and Kane County.

Detailed location data for Batavia includes the ZIP code (60510), telephone area code (708), county seat of Kane County (Geneva), and school district assignment (Batavia Unit School District 101). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Batavia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.