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Salvisa, Kentucky

Coordinates: 37°55′16″N 84°51′42″W / 37.92111°N 84.86167°W / 37.92111; -84.86167
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Salvisa
Salvisa is located in Kentucky
Salvisa
Salvisa
Coordinates: 37°55′16″N 84°51′42″W / 37.92111°N 84.86167°W / 37.92111; -84.86167
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyMercer
Area
 • Total
1.85 sq mi (4.78 km2)
 • Land1.84 sq mi (4.77 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation801 ft (244 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
410
 • Density222.83/sq mi (86.03/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
40372
Area code859
GNIS feature ID2629677[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

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2020410
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

Climate

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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

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Salvisa, Kentucky
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  4. ^ State Primary Road System: Mercer County (PDF) (Map). Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. 2011. Retrieved June 12, 2012.
  5. ^ "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved June 12, 2012.
  6. ^ United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved February 15, 2012.
  7. ^ Collins, Lewis (1877). History of Kentucky. p. 603.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  9. ^ Climate Summary for Salvisa, Kentucky