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Pee Vee
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Hopkins
Elevation
446 ft (136 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CST)
GNIS feature ID 508792

Pee Vee is a small place located in Hopkins County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is not officially a city or town with its own local government.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place that does not have its own separate local government. It is not a city or a town with its own mayor or city council. Instead, the services for the area, like roads or police, are usually managed by the larger county government.

How These Communities Work

People living in unincorporated communities still have neighbors and a sense of community. However, they do not pay city taxes. They usually rely on the county for public services. This can be different from living in a big city.

Where is Pee Vee Located?

Pee Vee is found in Hopkins County, which is in the western part of Kentucky. The area is about 446 feet (136 meters) above sea level. Its exact location can be found using geographic coordinates.

Understanding Geographic Coordinates

The coordinates for Pee Vee are 37°18′25″N (North) and 87°32′26″W (West). These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map. They are like a unique address for any place on Earth.

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