West Virginia Cities and Places

Northfork is a town in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States, located on U.S. Route 52 between Welch and Bluefield. The population was 231 at the 2020 census. Northfork was incorporated in 1901, so named because of its location on the north fork of the Elkhorn Creek at its junction with the south fork. It ... Read more

North Hills is a town in Wood County, West Virginia, United States. It is a suburb of Parkersburg. The population was 837 at the 2020 census. North Hills was incorporated on February 15, 1979. North Hills town overview: Name: North Hills town LSAD Code: 43 LSAD Description: town (suffix) State: West Virginia County: Wood County ... Read more

Nitro is a city in Kanawha and Putnam counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia. It takes its name from a World War I era nitrocellulose plant. The population was 6,618 according to the 2020 census. It is part of the Charleston metropolitan area. Nitro city overview: Name: Nitro city LSAD Code: 25 LSAD ... Read more

Newell is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in northern Hancock County, West Virginia, United States, situated along the Ohio River. The population was 1,203 at the 2020 census. It is a part of the Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area. Newell is home to the Fiesta Tableware Company and the Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort. Newell CDP ... Read more

Powellton is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 619 at the 2010 census. The community most likely was named after Godwin H. Powell, a businessperson in the coal-mining industry. Powellton CDP overview: Name: Powellton CDP LSAD Code: 57 LSAD Description: CDP (suffix) State: West Virginia County: Fayette ... Read more

Pax is a town in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. The current mayor of Pax is William F. Hughes. The population was 167 at the 2010 census. The community most likely derives its name from nearby Packs Branch creek. Pax town overview: Name: Pax town LSAD Code: 43 LSAD Description: town (suffix) State: West ... Read more

Paw Paw is a town in Morgan County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 410 at the 2020 census. The town is known for the nearby Paw Paw Tunnel. Paw Paw was incorporated by the Circuit Court of Morgan County on April 8, 1891, and named for the pawpaw, a wild fruit that grows ... Read more

Poca is a town in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 875 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area. The town derives its name from the Pocatalico River. Poca town overview: Name: Poca town LSAD Code: 43 LSAD Description: town (suffix) State: West Virginia County: Putnam County ... Read more

Pleasant Valley is a city in Marion County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 3,506 at the 2020 census. Pleasant Valley city overview: Name: Pleasant Valley city LSAD Code: 25 LSAD Description: city (suffix) State: West Virginia County: Marion County Elevation: 1,030 ft (314 m) Total Area: 3.41 sq mi (8.82 km²) Land Area: 3.23 sq mi (8.37 km²) Water Area: 0.18 sq mi ... Read more

Piney View is a census-designated place (CDP) in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 989 at the 2010 census. Piney View CDP overview: Name: Piney View CDP LSAD Code: 57 LSAD Description: CDP (suffix) State: West Virginia County: Raleigh County Elevation: 2,336 ft (712 m) Total Area: 4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²) Land Area: 4.1 sq mi (10.4 km²) Water ... Read more

Pineville is a town in and the county seat of Wyoming County, West Virginia, United States, situated along the Guyandotte River. The population was 648 at the 2020 census. Pineville town overview: Name: Pineville town LSAD Code: 43 LSAD Description: town (suffix) State: West Virginia County: Wyoming County Elevation: 1,299 ft (396 m) Total Area: 0.81 sq mi (2.10 km²) ... Read more

Pinch is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 3,262 at the 2010 census. The community was named after nearby Pinch Creek. Pinch CDP overview: Name: Pinch CDP LSAD Code: 57 LSAD Description: CDP (suffix) State: West Virginia County: Kanawha County Elevation: 715 ft (218 m) Total Area: 3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²) ... Read more