Canaan, West Virginia
Canaan: a city in Upshur County, West Virginia.
About
Canaan is a city located in the county of Upshur in the U.S. state of West Virginia.
Quick Facts about Canaan
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | Upshur County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.7446,-80.2956 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 13:26:00 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 62℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Canaan is located at 38°44'40"N 80°17'44"W (38.7445500, -80.2956400).
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Weather
62°F
Mostly Cloudy
3 to 7 mph W
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Canaan, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237969 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | Buckhannon (WV) | 26201-2994 |
| 237844 | Fred W Eberle Technical Center | Buckhannon (WV) | 26201 |
| 486406 | Randolph Technical Center | Elkins (WV) | 26241-9527 |
| 237358 | Davis & Elkins College | Elkins (WV) | 26241-3996 |
| 237118 | Alderson Broaddus University | Philippi (WV) | 26416-2035 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Canaan, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WSS | White Sulphur Springs | 315 West Main Street | RAIL |
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
| CLF | Clifton Forge | 400 Ridgeway Street | RAIL |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
| ALD | Alderson | 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Canaan.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Kanawha Head Post Office | Kanawha Head (WV) | 26228 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Canaan, Ohio township in Wayne County, Ohio. with a population of 4,989 people.
- Canaan, New Hampshire town in New Hamsphire. with a population of 3,917 people.
- Canaan, New York city in Columbia County, New York, United States of America. with a population of 1,607 people.
Other cities in Upshur County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Upshur County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Buckhannon | 5,395 | City in Upshur County, West Virginia |