Key West, Florida

county seat city of Monroe County, Florida, United States; island in Florida Keys

Key West is a city and an island of the same name near the southernmost tip of the Florida Keys. It is the county seat of Monroe County, Florida, United States.

City of Key West, Florida
Aerial photo of Key West, looking north, April 2001
Aerial photo of Key West, looking north, April 2001
Flag of City of Key West, Florida
Official seal of City of Key West, Florida
Nickname(s): 
"The Conch Republic", "Southernmost City in the Continental United States"
Motto(s): 
One Human Family
Location in Monroe County and the state of Florida
Location in Monroe County and the state of Florida
U.S. Census Bureau map showing city limits
U.S. Census Bureau map showing city limits
Key West is located in Florida
Key West
Key West
Location of Key West in Florida
Key West is located in the United States
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Key West
Key West (the United States)
Coordinates: 24°33′35″N 81°47′01″W / 24.55972°N 81.78361°W / 24.55972; -81.78361Coordinates: 24°33′35″N 81°47′01″W / 24.55972°N 81.78361°W / 24.55972; -81.78361
Country United States
State Florida
CountyMonroe
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager
 • MayorTeri Johnston
Area
 • Total7.24 sq mi (18.76 km2)
 • Land5.60 sq mi (14.50 km2)
 • Water1.64 sq mi (4.26 km2)
Elevation
18 ft (5 m)
Population
 • Total24,649
 • Estimate 
(2018)[3]
24,565
 • Density4,819.64/sq mi (1,860.87/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
33040, 33041, 33045
Area code(s)305 and 786 (305 Exchanges: 292,293,294,295,296,320,809)
FIPS code12-36550[2]
GNIS feature ID0294048[4]
WebsiteOfficial website

ReferencesEdit

  1. "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Jul 7, 2017.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved July 25, 2019.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

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