Northern Kentucky
Northern Kentucky is an urban area in the U.S. Commonwealth of Kentucky consisting of the southern part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area. The three main counties of the area are Boone, Kenton, and Campbell, all along the Ohio River across from Cincinnati, Ohio.- Region with 370,000 residents
- …lies at an elevation of 899 feet (274 metres)
- …is also known as “NKY”
- Description: extreme northern tip of the state of Kentucky forming part of the Greater Cincinnati metropolitan area
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Walton and Independence.
Walton
Town
Walton is a home rule-class city in Boone and Kenton counties in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Walton is situated 2½ miles south of Northern Kentucky.
Independence
Town
Independence is a city in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States. Independence is situated 3½ miles northeast of Northern Kentucky.
Nicholson
Hamlet
Nicholson is an unincorporated community in Kenton… Nicholson is situated 3 miles east of Northern Kentucky.
Northern Kentucky
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Latitude
38.9098° or 38° 54′ 35″ north
Longitude
-84.598° or 84° 35′ 53″ west
Open location code
86CQWC52+WR
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In Other Languages
From French to Vietnamese—“Northern Kentucky” goes by many names.
- French: “nord du Kentucky”
- French: “Nord du Kentucky”
- French: “Northern Kentucky”
- Spanish: “norte de Kentucky”
- Spanish: “Norte de Kentucky”
- Vietnamese: “Bắc Kentucky”
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Kensington and Bank Lick.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Carpenters Cemetery and Rector Cemetery.
Kentucky: Highlights
Notable places include Frankfort and Louisville.
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