Map of Bolivar town, West Virginia

Bolivar (/ˈbɒlɪvər/ BOH-liv-er) is a town in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 1,072 at the 2020 census. The town is named for South American revolutionary leader Simón Bolívar. Located in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle, it is part of the northwestern fringes of the Washington metropolitan area.

The Appalachian Trail passes directly through nearby Harpers Ferry, which some consider the psychological midpoint of the trail, although the physical midpoint is further north, in Pennsylvania. Uniquely, the towns of Harpers Ferry and Bolivar partnered with the ATC to be declared a united Appalachian Trail Community.

Bolivar town overview:
Name:	Bolivar town
LSAD Code:	43
LSAD Description:	town (suffix)
State:	West Virginia
County:	Jefferson County
Elevation:	499 ft (152 m)
Total Area:	0.43 sq mi (1.12 km²)
Land Area:	0.43 sq mi (1.12 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	1,045
Population Density:	2,360.28/sq mi (910.98/km²)
Area code:	304
FIPS code:	5408932
GNISfeature ID:	1556734
Website:	http://www.bolivarwv.org/

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Geography

Bolivar is located at 39°19.4′N 77°45.1′W / 39.3233°N 77.7517°W / 39.3233; -77.7517 (39.3241, -77.7515). It is contiguous with, and immediately up-hill from, the famous historic town Harpers Ferry.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.44 square miles (1.14 km), all land.