Athens, Alabama

For other uses, see Athens.

Athens is a city in Limestone County, Alabama. It is also the county seat of that county.

Athens, Alabama
City
Limestone County Courthouse in Athens
Location of Athens in Limestone County, Alabama
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Coordinates: 34°47′23″N 86°58′10″W[1]
Country	United States
State	Alabama
County	Limestone
Incorporated	November 19, 1818
Area [2]
• Total	40.87 sq mi (105.85 km2)
• Land	40.60 sq mi (105.16 km2)
• Water	0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2)
Elevation	798 ft (243.1 m)
Population  (2020)[3]
• Total	25,406
• Density	625.70/sq mi (241.58/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
Area codes	256, 938
FIPS code	01-02956
GNIS feature ID	0113266
Website	www.athensal.us

In the year 2020, Athens had a population of about 25,406 people.^[3] Athens has an area of about 39 miles and sits at 798 feet above sea level.