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Westwood is a name used for two different places in the state of Kentucky, USA. Sometimes, different places can have the same name, which is why it's important to know which one people are talking about!

Here are the two places called Westwood in Kentucky:

Westwood in Boyd County

This Westwood is a special type of place called a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is an area that looks like a town or a community, but it's not officially set up as a city or a village with its own local government. The United States Census Bureau defines these areas just for gathering information during the census, like how many people live there. So, Westwood in Boyd County is a community that the government counts as a specific place.

Westwood in Jefferson County

This Westwood is a city located within the larger area known as the Louisville Metro. Louisville Metro is a special kind of government that combines the city of Louisville with Jefferson County. This means that while Westwood is its own city with its own local rules, it's also part of the bigger Louisville area, sharing some services and government structures with it.

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