Salvisa, Kentucky
Salvisa | |
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  Salvisa | |
| Coordinates: 37°55′16″N 84°51′42″W / 37.92111°N 84.86167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Mercer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.85 sq mi (4.78 km2) |
| • Land | 1.84 sq mi (4.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 410 |
| • Density | 222.83/sq mi (86.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 40372 |
| Area code | 859 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629677[2] |
Salvisa is a census-designated place in Mercer County, Kentucky, United States. Its population was 420 as of the 2010 census.[3] Salvisa is located at the junction of U.S. Route 127 and Kentucky Route 1987, 10.7 miles (17.2 km) north of Harrodsburg.[4] Salvisa has a post office with ZIP code 40372, which opened on April 4, 1825.[5][6]
Salvisa was laid out in 1816.[7]
Demographics[edit]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 2020 | 410 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] | |||
Climate[edit]
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Salvisa has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Salvisa, Kentucky
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
- ^ State Primary Road System: Mercer County (PDF) (Map). Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. 2011. Retrieved June 12, 2012.
- ^ "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved June 12, 2012.
- ^ United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved February 15, 2012.
- ^ Collins, Lewis (1877). History of Kentucky. p. 603.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ Climate Summary for Salvisa, Kentucky
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