Plains District, Rockingham County, Virginia
Plains District is a magisterial district in Rockingham County, Virginia. About 15,765 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 223 sq mi (578 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 15,765 ± 812
- County
- Rockingham County
- School district
- Rockingham County Public Schools
- Land area
- 223 sq mi (578 km²)
- Type
- Magisterial districtNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $69,557 ± $8,026
- Median home value
- $254,800 ± $13,753
- Water area
- 0.74 sq mi (1.91 km²)
- State
- Virginia
- Census code (GEOID)
- 5116595095
- Coordinates (central point)
- 38.677461, -78.870426
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 Plains District, largest first
- Broadway (town)4,273 people
- Timberville (town)3,036 people
These places’ central points lie inside Plains 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
- Linville District7.4 mi south
- Lost River District, Hardy County, West Virginia17 mi north
- South Fork District, Hardy County, West Virginia20 mi northwest
- Eastern District, Pendleton County, West Virginia20 mi west
- District 5, Shenandoah, Page County20 mi southeast
- Stonewall District24 mi southeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Plains District. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other magisterial districts in Rockingham County, largest first
- Ashby District22,543 people
- Stonewall District21,001 people
- Central District16,709 people
- Linville District9,582 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Rockingham County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Plains District
- Longest day
- 14 hours 52 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 28 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:50 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:47 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:53 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 8:44 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 | 7:32 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:06 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:26 AM | 7:22 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:39 AM | 7:52 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May 15 | 6:03 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:50 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:03 AM | 8:39 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:29 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:56 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:24 AM | 6:37 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:57 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:26 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 29 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 Rockingham County or the local office.
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