Monroe County, Florida
county in Florida, United States
Monroe County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. It was formed on July 3, 1823. As of 2005, the population is 81,413. Its county seat is Key West.
Monroe County | |
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| Monroe County | |
.JPG) The Monroe County Courthouse in Key West | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Florida | |
 Florida's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 25°07′N 81°09′W / 25.12°N 81.15°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| Founded | July 3, 1823 |
| Named for | James Monroe |
| Seat | Key West |
| Largest city | Key West |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,738 sq mi (9,680 km2) |
| • Land | 983 sq mi (2,550 km2) |
| • Water | 2,754 sq mi (7,130 km2) 73.7%% |
| Population | |
| • Estimate (2015) | 77,482 |
| • Density | 74/sq mi (29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 26th |
| Website | www |
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