Cecil is a town in

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, United States. The population was 286 at the 2010 census and 284 in 2020.

History

A post office called Cecil was established in 1888. The

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incorporated Cecil as a town in 1890.

Geography

Cecil is located at (31.047092, -83.393416). According to the

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, the town has a total area of , of which is land and 1.18% is water.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 284 people, 128 households, and 82 families residing in the city.

Arts and culture

South Georgia Motorsports Park, a racing venue, is located near Cecil. The town offers rustic accommodations at the Cecil Bay RV Park.

References

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