Wakefield District, Rappahannock County, Virginia
Wakefield District is a magisterial district in Rappahannock County, Virginia. About 1,770 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 37.3 sq mi (96.6 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 1,770 ± 479
- County
- Rappahannock County
- School district
- Rappahannock County Public Schools
- Land area
- 37.3 sq mi (96.6 km²)
- Type
- Magisterial districtNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $88,393 ± $30,052
- Median home value
- $390,000 ± $375,421
- Water area
- 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km²)
- State
- Virginia
- Census code (GEOID)
- 5115796199
- Coordinates (central point)
- 38.799475, -78.109408
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 Wakefield District, largest first
- Chester Gap (CDP)726 people
- Flint Hill (CDP)275 people
These places’ central points lie inside Wakefield 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
- Hampton District5.6 mi south
- Happy Creek District, Warren County7.8 mi north
- Jackson District8.0 mi southeast
- South River District, Warren County8.2 mi west
- Marshall District, Fauquier County9.4 mi east
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Wakefield District. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other magisterial districts in Rappahannock County, largest first
- Jackson District1,901 people
- Stonewall-Hawthorne District1,355 people
- Piedmont District1,315 people
- Hampton District1,086 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Rappahannock County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Wakefield District
- Longest day
- 14 hours 53 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 26 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:46 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:44 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:50 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 8:41 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 | 5:14 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:03 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 46 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:23 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:36 AM | 7:49 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May 15 | 6:00 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:46 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 53 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:59 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:26 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:53 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:21 AM | 6:34 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:54 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 4 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:23 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 28 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 Rappahannock County or the local office.
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