Swansea
A community guide to Swansea in Illinois, the United States.
- Population
- 14,386 residents
- Region
- Illinois
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 38.5339, -89.9890
Overview
Swansea is a populated place in Illinois, the United States. The community supports 14,386 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Illinois. Its position within the broader regional network gives Swansea a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
History
The history of Swansea is bound up with the broader story of Illinois. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across the United States, Swansea has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Geography and location
Swansea sits at approximate coordinates 38.5339 latitude and -89.9890 longitude within Illinois. The terrain and natural features around Swansea reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Illinois road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Getting there
Reaching Swansea typically involves the regional road network of Illinois or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Swansea to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Illinois. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Swansea.