Salvisa, Kentucky facts for kids
| Salvisa | |
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| Census-designated place | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Mercer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.847 sq mi (4.78 km2) |
| • Land | 1.840 sq mi (4.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.007 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 420 |
| • Density | 227.4/sq mi (87.8/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 40372 |
| Area code(s) | 859 |
| GNIS feature ID | 502854 |
Salvisa is a census-designated place in Mercer County, Kentucky, United States. Its population was 420 as of the 2010 census. Salvisa is located at the junction of U.S. Route 127 and Kentucky Route 1987, 10.7 miles (17.2 km) north of Harrodsburg. Salvisa has a post office with ZIP code 40372, which opened on April 4, 1825.
Salvisa was laid out in 1816.
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, Salvisa has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
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