Kentucky

Administrative divisions

Kentucky is a state of the United States with FIPS state code 21^[2]. Below the state level are counties (or independent cities), then municipalities and neighborhoods^[2].

Basic facts

• FIPS state code: 21^[2]
• Capital: Frankfort^[1]
• Population: about 4,526,154 (2023 estimate)^[2]
• Area: 104,656 km2^[1]
• Admitted to the Union: 1792^[1]
• Time zone: Eastern / Central Time (UTC-5/-6)^[1]
• ISO 3166-2: US-KY^[1]

Parent division

Located in United States.

Subdivisions

Major counties: Jefferson County, Fayette County, Kenton County, Warren County, Boone County.

Major cities: Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green.