Moniteau County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 15,473. Its county seat is California. The county was organized February 14, 1845 and named for the Moniteau Creek. ‘Moniteau’ is a French spelling of Manitou, Algonquian for the Great Spirit.
Moniteau County is part of the Jefferson City, MO Metropolitan Statistical Area.
| Name: | Moniteau County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 29-135 |
| State: | Missouri |
| Founded: | February 14, 1845 |
| Named for: | Moniteau Creek |
| Seat: | California |
| Largest city: | California |
| Total Area: | 419 sq mi (1,090 km²) |
| Land Area: | 415 sq mi (1,070 km²) |
| Total Population: | 15,473 |
| Population Density: | 37/sq mi (14/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Moniteau County location map. Where is Moniteau County?
Moniteau County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 419 square miles (1,090 km), of which 415 square miles (1,070 km) is land and 3.8 square miles (9.8 km) (0.9%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Cooper County (northwest)
- Boone County (northeast)
- Cole County (southeast)
- Miller County (south)
- Morgan County (southwest)
Major highways
- U.S. Route 50
- Route 5
- Route 87
- Route 179
Moniteau County Topographic Map
Moniteau County Satellite Map
Moniteau County Outline Map
