DuPage County Map, Illinois
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DuPage County, Illinois
DuPage County sits just west of Chicago in northeastern Illinois. It’s a mix of bustling suburbs and quiet towns, with over 900,000 people calling it home. The county has a bit of everything, including towering office buildings in Naperville and serene forest preserves in Wheaton.
You’ll find top-notch schools here, which is why so many families choose to settle down in DuPage. The Morton Arboretum in Lisle is a local gem, boasting 1,700 acres of trees and plants from around the world. Here, you can also explore the Naper Settlement, an outdoor 19th-century museum.
DuPage County is also a major economic hub, with several Fortune 500 companies setting up shop here. Despite all the development, there’s still plenty of green space to enjoy on weekends.
Category | Details |
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County Name | DuPage County |
County Seat | Wheaton |
Population | Approximately 935,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Naperville, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Lombard, Oak Brook, Glen Ellyn, Addison, Bloomingdale, Lisle, Carol Stream, Hinsdale, West Chicago, and various other communities. |
Interstates and Highways | Interstate 55, Interstate 88, Interstate 290, Interstate 355, U.S. Highway 20, Illinois Route 38, Illinois Route 53, Illinois Route 56, Illinois Route 83 |
FIPS Code | 17-043 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 336 square miles (land: 327 sq mi, water: 9 sq mi) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Cook County (Northeast), Will County (South), Kendall County (Southwest), Kane County (West) |
Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
State | Illinois |
Coordinates | 41.8584° N, 88.1080° W |
Etymology | Named after the DuPage River, which runs through the county |
Major Landmarks | Morton Arboretum, Cantigny Park, Mayslake Peabody Estate, DuPage County Historical Museum, Brookfield Zoo |
Website | DuPage County Website |
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