Welcome to Bulan ...
Bulan is located in Perry County<1>.
Bulan is 950 feet [290 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Bulan lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Area Code for Bulan: 606
The ZIP code for Bulan: 41722<3>
Communities near Bulan ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Bulan.
- Hazard
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
- Hindman
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
- Pippa Passes
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pippa Passes have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pippa Passes
- Pippa Passes is located in Knott County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 606 people
- Hyden
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
- Vicco
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vicco have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vicco
- Vicco is located in Perry County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 295 people
- Blackey
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
- Buckhorn
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buckhorn have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckhorn
- Buckhorn is located in Perry County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 129 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Buckhorn <4>
- Ary
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ary have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ary
- Ary is located in Perry County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ary <4>
- Bonnyman
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonnyman have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonnyman
- Bonnyman is located in Perry County
- Fisty
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Bulan. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Bulan.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Bulan. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Bulan.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Bulan. See our Newspapers Page for Bulan.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Bulan ...
Looking for more information about Bulan? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Bulan, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Bulan.
Adding Bulan to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Bulan in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Bulan was in the book titled SPV's Comprehensive Railroad Atlas of North America - Appalachia & Piedmont.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Bulan.
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Kentucky's counties, including Perry, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Bulan - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Bulan). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Bulan or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |