Map of Dwale CDP

Dwale is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Floyd County, Kentucky, United States. The 2010 United States Census reported that Dwale’s population was 329, of which 312 persons were white and 9 persons were Asian.

The origins of the name Dwale are unclear. Although it is said to have been named after a town in Wales, no such Welsh place name has been found.

Dwale CDP overview:
Name:	Dwale CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	Kentucky
County:	Floyd County
Elevation:	801 ft (244 m)
Total Area:	0.63 sq mi (1.63 km²)
Land Area:	0.61 sq mi (1.58 km²)
Water Area:	0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²)
Total Population:	239
Population Density:	392.45/sq mi (151.43/km²)
FIPS code:	2123104
GNISfeature ID:	2629606

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Geography

Dwale is located in north-central Floyd County on the west side of the Levisa Fork, just north of Allen. U.S. Route 23 passes through Dwale, leading northwest 5 miles (8 km) to Prestonsburg, the county seat, and southeast 22 miles (35 km) to Pikeville.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Dwale CDP has a total area of 0.67 square miles (1.74 km), of which 0.66 square miles (1.70 km) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.04 km), or 2.57%, is water.