Monroe County, Kentucky
Monroe County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,963.[1] Its county seat is Tompkinsville.[2]
Monroe County | |
|---|---|
 Monroe County Courthouse in Tompkinsville | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky | |
 Kentucky's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 36°43′N 85°43′W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| Founded | 1820 |
| Named for | James Monroe |
| Seat | Tompkinsville |
| Largest city | Tompkinsville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 332 sq mi (860 km2) |
| • Land | 329 sq mi (850 km2) |
| • Water | 2.7 sq mi (7 km2) 0.8%% |
| Population | |
| • Estimate (2018) | 10,718 |
| • Density | 36/sq mi (14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
| Website | www |
References
- "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved March 6, 2014.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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