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Meade County, Kentucky

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Meade County
Meade County courthouse in Brandenburg
Meade County courthouse in Brandenburg
Map of Kentucky highlighting Meade County
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Map of the United States highlighting Kentucky
Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 37°59′N 86°13′W / 37.98°N 86.22°W / 37.98; -86.22
Country United States
State Kentucky
Founded1823
Named forJames Meade
SeatBrandenburg
Largest cityBrandenburg
Area
 • Total325 sq mi (840 km2)
 • Land305 sq mi (790 km2)
 • Water19 sq mi (50 km2)  5.9%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total30,003
 • Density92/sq mi (36/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.meadeky.gov

Meade County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 30,003.[1] Its county seat is Brandenburg.[2] It was formed on December 17, 1823.[3]

References

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  1. "QuickFacts: Meade County, Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. "Meade County". Kyenc.org. Archived from the original on April 15, 2013. Retrieved April 15, 2013.