Lecta, Kentucky facts for kids
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Lecta
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 Lecta
Location in Kentucky
Lecta
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Barren |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 508436 |
Lecta is a small place in Barren County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes or businesses that are not part of an official town or city. It does not have its own local government. Instead, it is governed by the county.
What is Lecta?
Lecta is a community where people live. It is not a city with a mayor or a city council. It is more like a neighborhood or a small settlement. People who live in Lecta get their services from Barren County. This includes things like roads and public safety.
Where is Lecta Located?
Lecta is found in the state of Kentucky. Kentucky is in the southeastern part of the United States. Lecta is specifically located within Barren County.
Barren County
Barren County is a county in Kentucky. It is known for its beautiful natural areas. These include parts of Mammoth Cave National Park. The county seat, which is like its main town, is Glasgow. Lecta is one of many small communities in Barren County.
Geographical Details
Lecta is located at specific coordinates. These are like an address on a global map. Its coordinates are 37 degrees, 0 minutes, 40 seconds North latitude and 85 degrees, 51 minutes, 22 seconds West longitude.
The community is also at an elevation of 787 feet above sea level. This means it is 787 feet higher than the ocean's surface.
