Whitley County, Kentucky
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Whitley County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 36,712.[1] Its county seat is at Williamsburg,[2] though the largest city is Corbin, and the county's District Court (a trial court of limited jurisdiction) sits in both cities. Whitley County is included in the London, KY Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Whitley County | |
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Coordinates: 36°46′N 84°09′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kentucky |
Founded | January 17, 1818 |
Named for | William Whitley |
Seat | Williamsburg |
Largest city | Corbin |
Area | |
• Total | 445 sq mi (1,150 km2) |
• Land | 438 sq mi (1,130 km2) |
• Water | 7.3 sq mi (19 km2) 1.6% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 36,712 |
• Estimate (2023) | 36,825 |
• Density | 82/sq mi (32/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional district | 5th |
Website | www |
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