Monroe County, Florida
Monroe County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. It was formed on July 3, 1823. As of 2020, the population is 82,874.[1] Its county seat is Key West.
| Monroe County, Florida | |
| Seal of Monroe County, Florida | |
| Map | |
| Map of Florida highlighting Monroe County Location in the state of Florida | |
| Map of the USA highlighting Florida Florida's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | July 3, 1823 |
|---|---|
| Seat | Key West |
| Largest City | Key West |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
3,738 sq mi (9,681 km²) 983 sq mi (2,546 km²) 2,754 sq mi (7,133 km²), 73.7% |
| Population - (2020) - Density |
82,874 22/sq mi (8/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Website: www.monroecounty-fl.gov | |
| Named for: James Monroe | |
| County flag | Flag of Monroe County, Florida |
Monroe County includes a part of the Florida mainland, and many small islands called the Florida Keys. Almost nobody lives in the mainland of the county. It is all wetland, part of the Everglades. Nearly everybody in the county lives on the islands.
Monroe County, Florida Media
- Map of Monroe County Florida.svg
Map of Monroe County Florida
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Monroe County, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
