Buchanan District, Botetourt County, Virginia
Buchanan District is a magisterial district in Botetourt County, Virginia. About 6,542 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 199 sq mi (516 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 6,542 ± 574
- County
- Botetourt County
- School district
- Botetourt County Public Schools
- Land area
- 199 sq mi (516 km²)
- Type
- Magisterial districtNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $69,881 ± $7,636
- Median home value
- $243,600 ± $26,630
- Water area
- 1.54 sq mi (3.98 km²)
- State
- Virginia
- Census code (GEOID)
- 5102390528
- Coordinates (central point)
- 37.544679, -79.698284
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Census place in Buchanan District
- Buchanan (town)1,367 people
This place’s central point lies inside Buchanan District. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the magisterial district’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Fincastle District11 mi northwest
- Valley District13 mi southwest
- Natural Bridge District, Rockbridge County14 mi northeast
- Buffalo District, Rockbridge County14 mi northeast
- Blue Ridge District15 mi southwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Buchanan District. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other magisterial districts in Botetourt County, largest first
- Amsterdam District7,884 people
- Valley District6,739 people
- Fincastle District6,468 people
- Blue Ridge District6,371 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Botetourt County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Buchanan District
- Longest day
- 14 hours 46 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 34 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:57 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:48 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:00 PM around December 6
- Latest sunset
- 8:44 PM around June 28
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:32 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 52 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:08 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 50 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:30 AM | 7:25 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:44 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May 15 | 6:09 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:57 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:09 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:34 AM | 8:11 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:00 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:26 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:58 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:26 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A magisterial district line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Botetourt County or the local office.
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