county in Kentucky, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Monroe County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,338.[1] Its county seat is Tompkinsville.[2]
Monroe County | |
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![]() 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 | |
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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 (2020) | |
• Total | 11,338 |
• Density | 34/sq mi (13/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 1st |
Website | www |
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