Meta, Kentucky

Meta, Kentucky
Unincorporated community
Looking east, the interchange between Bent Branch Road and US 119 in Meta
Looking east, the interchange between Bent Branch Road and US 119 in Meta
Meta, Kentucky is located in Kentucky
Meta, Kentucky
Meta, Kentucky
Coordinates: 37°34′13″N 82°26′15″W / 37.57028°N 82.43750°W / 37.57028; -82.43750
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyPike
Elevation
748 ft (228 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code606
GNIS feature ID498086[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. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ State Primary Road System: Pike County (PDF) (Map). Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. 2012. Retrieved September 19, 2012.
  3. ^ "Meta Post Office (historical)". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  4. ^ Climate Summary for Meta, Kentucky


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