Prater District, Buchanan County, Virginia
Prater District is a magisterial district in Buchanan County, Virginia. About 2,306 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 61.1 sq mi (158 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 2,306 ± 417
- County
- Buchanan County
- School district
- Buchanan County Public Schools
- Land area
- 61.1 sq mi (158 km²)
- Type
- Magisterial districtNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $49,272 ± $3,867
- Median home value
- $68,600 ± $30,962
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi (0.25 km²)
- State
- Virginia
- Census code (GEOID)
- 5102795167
- Coordinates (central point)
- 37.195992, -82.153350
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.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- South Grundy District5.1 mi northeast
- Sand Lick District, Dickenson County6.4 mi west
- Hurricane District8.4 mi southeast
- Rock Lick District9.6 mi north
- Ervinton District, Dickenson County10 mi southwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Prater District. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other magisterial districts in Buchanan County, largest first
- South Grundy District3,029 people
- Hurricane District3,014 people
- Rock Lick District2,935 people
- Knox District2,844 people
- North Grundy District2,747 people
- Garden District2,540 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Buchanan County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Prater District
- Longest day
- 14 hours 44 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 36 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:07 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:57 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:11 PM around December 6
- Latest sunset
- 8:52 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 | 7:41 AM | 5:34 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:17 AM | 6:08 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:39 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:54 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May 15 | 6:20 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:07 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:20 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:45 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:10 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:36 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:07 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:35 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 37 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 Buchanan County or the local office.
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