Third District, Preston County, West Virginia

Third District is a magisterial district in Preston County, West Virginia. About 5,950 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 85 sq mi (220 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
5,950 ± 618
County
Preston County
School district
Preston County School District
Land area
85 sq mi (220 km²)
Type
Magisterial districtNo government of its own
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$54,146 ± $7,461
Median home value
$162,400 ± $15,428
Water area
0.12 sq mi (0.32 km²)
State
West Virginia
Census code (GEOID)
5407793102
Coordinates (central point)
39.457015, -79.792151

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 Third District

  1. Newburg (town)226 people

This place’s central point lies inside Third 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. Fifth District11 mi south
  2. Fourth District11 mi east
  3. First District11 mi north
  4. Eastern District, Taylor County12 mi southwest
  5. Second District16 mi northeast
  6. Western District, Monongalia County19 mi northwest

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

Other magisterial districts in Preston County, largest first

  1. Second District10,804 people
  2. First District6,318 people
  3. Fourth District5,969 people
  4. Fifth District5,119 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Third District

Longest day
14 hours 57 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 23 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:51 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
7:52 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:55 PM around December 7
Latest sunset
8:50 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 157:37 AM5:19 PM9 h 42 min
Feb 157:11 AM5:55 PM10 h 44 min
Mar 157:30 AM7:25 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:42 AM7:56 PM13 h 14 min
May 156:05 AM8:26 PM14 h 21 min
Jun 155:51 AM8:47 PM14 h 56 min
Jul 156:04 AM8:45 PM14 h 41 min
Aug 156:31 AM8:15 PM13 h 44 min
Sep 157:00 AM7:27 PM12 h 27 min
Oct 157:28 AM6:40 PM11 h 12 min
Nov 157:02 AM5:04 PM10 h 2 min
Dec 157:32 AM4:56 PM9 h 24 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 Preston County or the local office.

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