Kanawha, West Virginia

Kanawha: a city in Wood County, West Virginia.

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Kanawha is a city located in the county of Wood in the U.S. state of West Virginia.

Quick Facts about Kanawha

State West Virginia (United States)
County Wood County
Latitude & Longitude 39.1990,-81.4601
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 05:34:09 (6th November 2026)
Weather 65℉ Partly Sunny then Light Rain Likely 7-days weather

Geography

Kanawha is located at 39°11'56"N 81°27'36"W (39.1989700, -81.4601200).

Kanawha map

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Weather

65°F
Partly Sunny then Light Rain Likely
2 to 10 mph W Friday

Rain likely between noon and 2pm. Partly sunny. High near 65, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. West wind 2 to 10 mph. Chance o...

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Kanawha, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
237686 West Virginia University at Parkersburg Parkersburg (WV) 26104

Nearby Transit Stations (2)

Rail and bus stations connected to Kanawha, WV. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
CHW Charleston 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast RAIL
MNG Montgomery Third Avenue and Washington Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Kanawha.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Davisvill Post Office Davisville (WV) 26142

Other cities in Wood County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wood County , WV.

City Name Population Title
Parkersburg 29,009 City in and county seat of Wood County, West Virginia
Vienna 10,028 City in West Virginia, United States
Blennerhassett 3,089 Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia
Williamstown 2,860 City in Wood County, West Virginia, United States of America
Mineral Wells 1,950 Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia
Washington 1,175 Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia