Megargel, Alabama

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Megargel, Alabama
Census-designated place
Monroe County Alabama Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Megargel Highlighted 0147848.svg
Location in Monroe County, Alabama
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Megargel
Coordinates: 31°22′48″N87°25′42″W / 31.38000°N 87.42833°W / 31.38000; -87.42833
Country United States
State Alabama
County Monroe
Area
[1]
 • Total0.69 sq mi (1.78 km2)
 • Land0.69 sq mi (1.78 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
390 ft (120 m)
Population
 (2020) [2]
 • Total60
 • Density87.21/sq mi (33.67/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code 251
GNIS feature ID122634 [3]
FIPS code 01-47848

Megargel is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Monroe County, Alabama, United States. Its population was 60 as of the 2020 census. [2]

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Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2010 62—
2020 60−3.2%
U.S. Decennial Census [4]

History

This rural area was a center of cotton production into the early 20th century.

The community was named for Roy Megargel, who was the owner of the Gulf, Florida, and Alabama Railroad (GFA) in the early part of the 20th century. He initially got the town of Jones Mill (known today as Frisco City) to agree to change their name to Roy in 1913 on the condition he construct a rail line to the town. When he failed to do so, the town reverted to its old name in 1919. [5]

Climate

Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen Climate Classification sub-type for this climate is "Cfa" (Humid Subtropical Climate).

Climate data for Megargel, Alabama
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Average high °C (°F)15
(59)		17
(63)		21
(70)		25
(77)		29
(85)		32
(89)		33
(91)		33
(91)		31
(87)		26
(79)		21
(69)		16
(61)		25
(77)
Average low °C (°F)3
(38)		4
(40)		8
(46)		12
(53)		16
(61)		19
(67)		21
(70)		21
(69)		18
(65)		12
(54)		7
(44)		4
(39)		12
(54)
Average precipitation mm (inches)130
(5.2)		130
(5.2)		170
(6.5)		130
(5.1)		120
(4.7)		130
(5.2)		150
(6.1)		130
(5)		120
(4.6)		69
(2.7)		110
(4.3)		130
(5.2)		1,520
(59.9)
Source: Weatherbase [6]

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References

  1. ↑ "2021 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Megargel CDP, Alabama: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Megargel". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  4. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Frisco City".
  6. ↑ "Weatherbase.com". Weatherbase. 2013. Retrieved on August 4, 2013.


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