Central District, Pocahontas County, West Virginia
Central District is a magisterial district in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. About 2,348 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 178 sq mi (461 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 2,348 ± 273
- County
- Pocahontas County
- School district
- Pocahontas County School District
- Land area
- 178 sq mi (461 km²)
- Type
- Magisterial districtNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $34,503 ± $2,657
- Median home value
- $127,300 ± $29,258
- Water area
- 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km²)
- State
- West Virginia
- Census code (GEOID)
- 5407590464
- Coordinates (central point)
- 38.357608, -80.094757
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 Central District
- Marlinton (town)1,201 people
This place’s central point lies inside Central 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
- Mingo District, Randolph County12 mi north
- Southern District13 mi south
- Northern District16 mi northeast
- Central District, Webster County28 mi northwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Central District. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other magisterial districts in Pocahontas County, largest first
- Northern District2,809 people
- Southern District2,627 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Pocahontas County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Central District
- Longest day
- 14 hours 51 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 30 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:56 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:51 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:59 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 8:48 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 | 7:36 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:11 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:31 AM | 7:27 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:44 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May 15 | 6:09 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:56 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:08 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:34 AM | 8:14 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:01 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:29 AM | 6:42 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:01 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:30 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 30 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 Pocahontas County or the local office.
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