Western District, Jackson County, West Virginia

Western District is a magisterial district in Jackson County, West Virginia. About 10,343 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 149 sq mi (385 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

CharlestonMorgantown
Western District in West Virginia
Letart TownshipEastern DistrictCologne DistrictCooper DistrictUnion District
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
10,343 ± 881
County
Jackson County
School district
Jackson County School District
Land area
149 sq mi (385 km²)
Type
Magisterial districtNo government of its own
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$74,083 ± $2,767
Median home value
$172,000 ± $15,179
Water area
3.11 sq mi (8.06 km²)
State
West Virginia
Census code (GEOID)
5403593605
Coordinates (central point)
38.810936, -81.772416

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.

Census place in Western District

  1. Cottageville (CDP)310 people

This place’s central point lies inside Western 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. Cologne District, Mason County8.4 mi west
  2. Union District, Mason County8.6 mi southwest
  3. Letart Township, Meigs County, Ohio9.4 mi northwest
  4. Eastern District11 mi southeast
  5. Cooper District, Mason County11 mi west
  6. Northern District12 mi northeast
  7. Lebanon Township, Meigs County, Ohio13 mi north

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

Other magisterial districts in Jackson County, largest first

  1. Eastern District9,016 people
  2. Northern District8,346 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Western District

Longest day
14 hours 53 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 27 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
6:01 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
7:59 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
5:05 PM around December 7
Latest sunset
8:56 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 157:43 AM5:29 PM9 h 46 min
Feb 157:18 AM6:04 PM10 h 46 min
Mar 157:38 AM7:33 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:50 AM8:03 PM13 h 13 min
May 156:14 AM8:32 PM14 h 18 min
Jun 156:01 AM8:53 PM14 h 52 min
Jul 156:14 AM8:51 PM14 h 37 min
Aug 156:40 AM8:21 PM13 h 41 min
Sep 157:08 AM7:35 PM12 h 27 min
Oct 157:36 AM6:48 PM11 h 12 min
Nov 157:09 AM5:13 PM10 h 4 min
Dec 157:38 AM5:06 PM9 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 Jackson County or the local office.

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