Salem District, Spotsylvania County, Virginia
Salem District is a magisterial district in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. About 18,850 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 6.21 sq mi (16.1 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 18,850 ± 1,202
- County
- Spotsylvania County
- School district
- Spotsylvania County Public Schools
- Land area
- 6.21 sq mi (16.1 km²)
- Type
- Magisterial districtNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $110,288 ± $10,127
- Median home value
- $363,300 ± $9,585
- Water area
- 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²)
- State
- Virginia
- Census code (GEOID)
- 5117795543
- Coordinates (central point)
- 38.260529, -77.555843
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.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Battlefield District2.8 mi southeast
- Courtland District3.2 mi north
- Chancellor District7.1 mi northwest
- Livingston District12 mi southwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Salem District. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other magisterial districts in Spotsylvania County, largest first
- Lee Hill District23,396 people
- Livingston District22,147 people
- Berkeley District21,492 people
- Courtland District21,049 people
- Battlefield District20,795 people
- Chancellor District18,874 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Spotsylvania County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Salem District
- Longest day
- 14 hours 50 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 30 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:46 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:41 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:49 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 8:37 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 | 7:25 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:00 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:21 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:34 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May 15 | 5:59 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:46 AM | 8:35 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:58 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:24 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:51 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:18 AM | 6:32 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:51 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:19 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 31 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 Spotsylvania County or the local office.
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