Symsonia, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Symsonia, Kentucky
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Symsonia's position in Kentucky
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| County | Graves |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.53 sq mi (3.96 km2) |
| • Land | 1.52 sq mi (3.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 410 ft (120 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 622 |
| • Density | 409.48/sq mi (158.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
42082
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| Area code(s) | 270 & 364 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629690 |
Symsonia is a small place in Kentucky, United States. It's not a big city, but a community where people live. It's also called a census-designated place (CDP), which means the government counts the people living there for official records.
Symsonia is located in Graves County. It's about 13 miles (21 km) southeast of Paducah. It's also 11 miles (18 km) northwest of Benton. The community is 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Mayfield, which is the main town of the county. In 2010, about 615 people lived in Symsonia.
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Where is Symsonia Located?
Symsonia is in the northeastern part of Graves County. It sits between two parts of the Clarks River. This river is a big stream that flows into the Tennessee River.
How Big is Symsonia?
The total area of Symsonia is about 1.53 square miles (3.96 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Roads and Elevation
Symsonia is located where two main roads meet: Kentucky Highway 131 and Kentucky Highway 348. This intersection is important because it has the community's only four-way stop. It also has the only flashing red light in Symsonia. The community is about 410 feet (125 meters) above sea level.
Who Lives in Symsonia?
The United States government counts how many people live in different places every ten years. This is called a census.
Population Count
- In 2010, the population of Symsonia was 615 people.
- By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 622 people.
