Providence District, Grayson County, Virginia

Providence District is a magisterial district in Grayson County, Virginia. About 3,105 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 70.4 sq mi (182 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Providence District in Virginia
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,105 ± 343
County
Grayson County
School district
Grayson County Public Schools
Land area
70.4 sq mi (182 km²)
Type
Magisterial districtNo government of its own
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$48,194 ± $9,725
Median home value
$123,600 ± $20,625
Water area
1.21 sq mi (3.13 km²)
State
Virginia
Census code (GEOID)
5107795199
Coordinates (central point)
36.729288, -81.036313

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 Providence District, largest first

  1. Fries (town)330 people
  2. Hilltown (CDP)302 people
  3. Stevens Creek (CDP)148 people

These places’ central points lie inside Providence 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

  1. Galax (city)8.1 mi southeast
  2. Sulphur Springs District, Carroll County8.6 mi east
  3. Speedwell District, Wythe County8.8 mi northwest
  4. Old Town District9.1 mi south
  5. Elk Creek District9.1 mi southwest

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Providence District. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other magisterial districts in Grayson County, largest first

  1. Elk Creek District5,011 people
  2. Old Town District4,118 people
  3. Wilson Creek District3,053 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Grayson County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Providence District

Longest day
14 hours 41 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 39 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
6:04 AM around June 13
Latest sunrise
7:52 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
5:07 PM around December 6
Latest sunset
8:47 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.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:35 AM5:31 PM9 h 56 min
Feb 157:12 AM6:04 PM10 h 52 min
Mar 157:35 AM7:31 PM11 h 56 min
Apr 156:50 AM7:58 PM13 h 8 min
May 156:16 AM8:24 PM14 h 8 min
Jun 156:04 AM8:44 PM14 h 40 min
Jul 156:16 AM8:42 PM14 h 26 min
Aug 156:41 AM8:15 PM13 h 34 min
Sep 157:06 AM7:31 PM12 h 25 min
Oct 157:31 AM6:47 PM11 h 16 min
Nov 157:01 AM5:15 PM10 h 14 min
Dec 157:29 AM5:09 PM9 h 40 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 Grayson County or the local office.

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