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| City | Peoria |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Peoria |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 40.693649 |
| Longitude | -89.588986 |
| Population | 255,063 |
| Density | 899.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 61602, 61625, 61601, 61603, 61604 |
| Area Code | 815 |
| County Seat | Peoria |
| School District | Peoria School District 150 |
Peoria is a locality in Peoria County, Illinois, United States. With a population of 255,063, Peoria is a major urban centre in Illinois. The population density is 899.5 people per km². Peoria is located at 40.6936°N, 89.5890°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61625.
Peoria rests on the broad, sweeping curves of the Illinois River, a waterway that has long shaped its destiny. It lies 9.1 miles north-north-east of Pekin, IL (from Pekin, IL: bearing 17°T), and is situated 2.0 miles north-north-west of East Peoria. The land here, gently rolling prairie, spills down to meet the water's edge, a setting that has drawn settlers for centuries, its fertile soil promising abundance. This rich earth became the bedrock of Peoria's economy, first through agriculture and later through robust industrial might, particularly in distilling and manufacturing, a heritage that still echoes in the echoes of its past. The very air can sometimes carry the ghost of industry, a subtle, metallic tang mingling with the river's earthy scent, a reminder of the ceaseless human endeavor that has shaped this place. The cultural character of Peoria is one of enduring resilience, a spirit forged by the ebb and flow of industry and the steady presence of the river. While no longer the global center of Caterpillar, its influence remains, a legacy visible in the sturdy architecture and the determined pride of its people. The civic pride finds expression in landmarks like the stunning architecture of the Scottish Rite Cathedral and the vibrant riverfront, a place where the city’s pulse beats strongest, especially when the summer sun casts a golden haze. Students from Bradley University contribute to the intellectual currents of Peoria, while local sports teams, though not nationally renowned, foster a deep sense of community connection. The city has also been touched by the lives of luminaries such as Ronald Reagan, who spent his formative years here, his early life unfolding against the backdrop of this very landscape.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Peoria, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.693649, -89.588986. 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 Peoria and Peoria County.
Detailed location data for Peoria includes the ZIP code (61602), telephone area code (815), county seat of Peoria County (Peoria), and school district assignment (Peoria School District 150). 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 Peoria is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |