Ghent, West Virginia
Ghent: a city in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
About
Ghent is a city located in the county of Raleigh in the U.S. state of West Virginia.
Quick Facts about Ghent
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | Raleigh County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.6171,-81.1148 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 15:50:47 (6th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 25843 |
| Weather | 59℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Ghent is located at 37°37'1"N 81°6'53"W (37.6170600, -81.1148200).
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Weather
59°F
Partly Sunny
3 to 9 mph W
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 3 to 9 mph.
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Ghent zip code is 25843.
County name: Raleigh, County
fips: 54081
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Ghent, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 447582 | New River Community and Technical College | Beaver (WV) | 25813-8987 |
| 237950 | West Virginia University Institute of Technology | Beckley (WV) | 25801 |
| 237729 | Academy of Careers and Technology | Beckley (WV) | 25801 |
| 377652 | Valley College-Beckley | Beckley (WV) | 25801 |
| 237330 | Concord University | Athens (WV) | 24712 |
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Ghent, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
| ALD | Alderson | 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Ghent.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ghen Post Office | Ghent (WV) | 25843 |
| Fla Post Office | Flat Top (WV) | 25841 |
| Cool Ridg Post Office | Cool Ridge (WV) | 25825 |
| Odd Post Office | Odd (WV) | 25902 |
| Josephin Post Office | Josephine (WV) | 25857 |
Other cities in Raleigh County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Raleigh County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Beckley | 15,805 | City in and county seat of Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States |
| Shady Spring | 2,998 | Census-designated place in Raleigh County, West Virginia |
| Crab Orchard | 2,678 | City in Lincoln County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Stanaford | 1,350 | Census-designated place (CDP) and coal town in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States |
| Mabscott | 1,251 | City in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States of America |