Monroe County, Florida
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| Monroe County, Florida | |
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Location in the state of Florida |
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Florida's location in the U.S. |
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| Statistics | |
| Founded | July 3, 1823 |
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| Seat | Key West |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
3,737 sq mi (9,679 km²) 997 sq mi (2,582 km²) 2,740 sq mi (7,097 km²), 73.32% |
| PopulationEst. - (2005) - Density |
81,413 720/sq mi (278/km²) |
| Website: www.monroecounty-fl.gov | |
| Named for: James Monroe | |
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.