Alta, West Virginia
Alta: a city in Fayette County, West Virginia.
About
Alta is a city located in the county of Fayette in the U.S. state of West Virginia.
Quick Facts about Alta
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | Fayette County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.2073,-81.1773 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:26:33 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 65℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Alta is located at 38°12'26"N 81°10'38"W (38.2073300, -81.1773300).
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Weather
65°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 to 6 mph W
Friday
Mostly cloudy. High near 65, with temperatures falling to around 59 in the afternoon. West wind 0 to 6 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Alta, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 413176 | Fayette Institute of Technology | Oak Hill (WV) | 25901 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Alta, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
| HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Alta.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Belva Post Office | Belva (WV) | 26656 |
Other cities in Fayette County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fayette County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | 8,140 | City in West Virginia |
| Fayetteville | 2,684 | Town in and the county seat of Fayette County, West Virginia |
| Salem | 1,511 | City in West Virginia |
| Mount Hope | 1,377 | City in West Virginia |
| Ansted | 1,300 | Town in Fayette County, West Virginia |