Welcome to Dema ...
Dema is primarily located in Floyd County<1>. A portion of Dema extends into Knott County.
The location of Dema has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Dema, you might get a feel for it by knowing that the earliest mention that we've found (so far) was on a map dated 1911.
Dema is 770 feet [235 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Dema lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Dema lies within the (606) area code.
The ZIP code for Dema: 41859<4>
Communities near Dema ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Dema.
- Pikeville
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pikeville
- Pikeville is located in Pike County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,432 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pikeville <5>
- Prestonsburg
(18 miles [29 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prestonsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prestonsburg
- Prestonsburg is located in Floyd County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,460 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Prestonsburg <5>
- Jenkins
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jenkins
- Jenkins is located in Letcher County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,895 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jenkins <5>
- Coal Run Village
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coal Run Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coal Run Village
- Coal Run Village is located in Pike County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,494 people
- Hindman
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hindman
- Hindman is located in Knott County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 663 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hindman <5>
- Fleming - Neon
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fleming - Neon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fleming - Neon
- Fleming - Neon is located in Letcher County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 610 people
- Pippa Passes
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pippa Passes have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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
- Martin
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martin
- Martin is located in Floyd County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 541 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Martin <5>
- Wheelwright
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wheelwright have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheelwright
- Wheelwright is located in Floyd County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 487 people
- Vicco
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
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 Dema. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Dema.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Dema. 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 Dema.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Dema. See our Newspapers Page for Dema.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Dema ...
Looking for more information about Dema? 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 Dema, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Dema.
Adding Dema to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Dema 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 Dema was on a map titled Map of Kentucky (from Rand McNally, 1911).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Dema.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Dema. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Kentucky: https://kentucky.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Kentucky's counties, including Floyd, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | 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. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Dema - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | 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 Dema). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Dema or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |