Monroe County

Monroe County is located in Kentucky, United States.

Quick Facts: Monroe County
County Name
Monroe
State
Kentucky (KY)
HASC Code (County)
US-KY-MO
FIPS Code (County)
21171
County Seat
Tompkinsville
Largest City (in County)
Tompkinsville
Population (County)
11,756
Land Area
331.00 sq mi (857.00 km²)
Time Zone
UTC-6
Current Time
UTC-6 (Invalid timezone)
Towns, Villages, and Other Municipalities in Monroe County

No municipalities classified as 'Towns' or 'Villages' found in Monroe County based on available data.

Monroe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 11,756 people, with a population density of about 35.52 persons per square mile.

The county spans a total land area of 331.00 square miles (857.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Tompkinsville, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Tompkinsville.

Geographically, Monroe County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Tompkinsville 923 ft and its lowest point at Gamaliel 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-6.

State Context: Kentucky
State Capital
Frankfort
Largest City (State)
Fayette
State Nickname
Bluegrass State
State Elevation
High: Pine Mountain 1,760 ft | Low: Smithland 344 ft
State Pop. Density
105.87/sq mi
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