Monroe County, Florida

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Monroe County, Florida
Map
Map of Florida highlighting Monroe County
Location in the state of Florida
Map of the USA highlighting Florida
Florida's location in the U.S.
Statistics
Founded July 3, 1823
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.