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Census-designated place in Alabama, United States
Megargel, Alabama
Census-designated place
Location in Monroe County, AlabamaLocation in Monroe County, Alabama
Megargel is located in AlabamaMegargelMegargelShow map of AlabamaMegargel is located in the United StatesMegargelMegargelShow map of the United States
Coordinates: 31°22′48″N 87°25′42″W / 31.38000°N 87.42833°W / 31.38000; -87.42833
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyMonroe
Area
 • Total0.69 sq mi (1.78 km)
 • Land0.69 sq mi (1.78 km)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km)
Elevation390 ft (120 m)
Population
 • Total60
 • Density87.21/sq mi (33.67/km)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code251
GNIS feature ID122634
FIPS code01-47848

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

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
201062—
202060−3.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

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.

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
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °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)
Mean daily minimum °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

References

  1. "2021 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  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.
Municipalities and communities of Monroe County, Alabama, United States
County seat: Monroeville
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Map of Alabama highlighting Monroe County
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