Meta, Kentucky

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Meta, Kentucky
Unincorporated community
Meta, Kentucky
Coordinates: 37°34′13″N 82°26′15″W / 37.57028°N 82.43750°W / 37.57028; -82.43750Coordinates: 37°34′13″N 82°26′15″W / 37.57028°N 82.43750°W / 37.57028; -82.43750
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Pike
Elevation 748 ft (228 m)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
Area code(s) 606
GNIS feature ID 498086[1]

Meta is an unincorporated community in Pike County, Kentucky. Meta is located at the junction of Kentucky Route 1426 and Kentucky Route 2169 7.7 miles (12.4 km) northeast of Pikeville.[2] The community had a post office from 1896 to 1959.[3]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Meta has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Meta". Geographic Names Information System, U.S. Geological Survey. 
  2. ↑ Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (2012) (PDF). State Primary Road System: Pike County (Map). http://transportation.ky.gov/Planning/SPRS%20Maps/Pike.pdf. Retrieved September 19, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Meta Post Office (historical)". Geographic Names Information System, U.S. Geological Survey. 
  4. ↑ Climate Summary for Meta, Kentucky
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