Back Creek District, Frederick County, Virginia
Back Creek District is a magisterial district in Frederick County, Virginia. About 15,144 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 156 sq mi (403 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 15,144 ± 1,552
- County
- Frederick County
- School district
- Frederick County Public Schools
- Land area
- 156 sq mi (403 km²)
- Type
- Magisterial districtNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $101,532 ± $9,619
- Median home value
- $354,200 ± $16,920
- Water area
- 0.84 sq mi (2.18 km²)
- State
- Virginia
- Census code (GEOID)
- 5106990120
- Coordinates (central point)
- 39.136741, -78.334694
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.
Cities, towns and communities in Back Creek District, largest first
- Shawneeland (CDP)2,754 people
- Middletown (town)1,786 people
- Gore (CDP)86 people
These places’ central points lie inside Back Creek 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
- Winchester (city)8.9 mi east
- Opequon District9.0 mi southeast
- Shawnee District10 mi east
- Capon District, Hampshire County, West Virginia11 mi northwest
- North River District, Warren County12 mi southeast
- Gainesboro District12 mi north
- Capon District, Hardy County, West Virginia19 mi west
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Back Creek District. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other magisterial districts in Frederick County, largest first
- Stonewall District17,917 people
- Opequon District17,338 people
- Shawnee District15,904 people
- Red Bud District14,629 people
- Gainesboro District14,076 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Frederick County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Back Creek District
- Longest day
- 14 hours 55 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 25 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:46 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:46 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:50 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 8:43 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 | 7:31 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:05 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:24 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:36 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| May 15 | 6:00 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:46 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:59 AM | 8:38 PM | 14 h 39 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:26 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:54 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:22 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 12 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:56 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 3 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:25 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 26 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 Frederick County or the local office.
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