Banister District, Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Banister District is a magisterial district in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. About 7,504 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 166 sq mi (429 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 7,504 ± 758
- County
- Pittsylvania County
- School district
- Pittsylvania County Public Schools
- Land area
- 166 sq mi (429 km²)
- Type
- Magisterial districtNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $42,517 ± $8,922
- Median home value
- $138,700 ± $19,838
- Water area
- 1.13 sq mi (2.92 km²)
- State
- Virginia
- Census code (GEOID)
- 5114390152
- Coordinates (central point)
- 36.851924, -79.278011
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 Banister District, largest first
- Gretna (town)1,452 people
- Chatham (town)1,448 people
These places’ central points lie inside Banister 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
- Chatham-Blairs District12 mi southwest
- Staunton River District12 mi north
- Callands-Gretna District12 mi west
- Dan River District13 mi south
- Westover District19 mi southwest
- Danville (city)20 mi south
- Tunstall District22 mi southwest
- Brookneal District, Campbell County25 mi northeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Banister District. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other magisterial districts in Pittsylvania County, largest first
- Chatham-Blairs District9,536 people
- Westover District8,893 people
- Tunstall District8,892 people
- Callands-Gretna District8,829 people
- Staunton River District8,290 people
- Dan River District7,912 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Pittsylvania County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Banister District
- Longest day
- 14 hours 41 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 38 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:57 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:45 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:00 PM around December 6
- Latest sunset
- 8:40 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 | 7:29 AM | 5:24 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:05 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:28 AM | 7:24 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:43 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May 15 | 6:09 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:57 AM | 8:37 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:09 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:34 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:59 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 25 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:24 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:55 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 12 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:22 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 39 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 Pittsylvania County or the local office.
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