Cortland, Illinois

Cortland is an incorporated town in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States. The population was 4,398 at the 2020 Census. It was previously 4,270 at the 2010 census, up from 2,066 in 2000. Because of its status as an incorporated town, Cortland has adopted the slogan, "The Third Largest Town in Illinois". Only the towns of Cicero and Normal are larger, in terms of population. Most municipalities in Illinois are defined as "cities" or "villages."

Cortland
Town
Motto: 
The Third Largest Town in Illinois
Location of Cortland in DeKalb County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Coordinates: 41°55′29″N 88°41′35″W
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyDeKalb
IncorporatedFebruary 16, 1865 (1865-02-16)
Area
  Total3.66 sq mi (9.47 km2)
  Land3.65 sq mi (9.45 km2)
  Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Population
 (2020)
  Total4,398
  Density1,205.26/sq mi (465.37/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)
60112
Area code815
FIPS code17-16470
Wikimedia CommonsCortland, Illinois
Websitewww.cortlandil.org
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