Petroleum, West Virginia
Petroleum: a city in Ritchie County, West Virginia.
About
Petroleum is a city located in the county of Ritchie in the U.S. state of West Virginia.
Quick Facts about Petroleum
| State | West Virginia (United States) |
| County | Ritchie County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.1909,-81.2685 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 00:28:57 (7th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 26161 |
| Weather | 53℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Petroleum is located at 39°11'27"N 81°16'6"W (39.1909100, -81.2684500).
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Weather
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
5 to 9 mph W
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. West wind 5 to 9 mph.
7-Day Forecast
Petroleum zip code is 26161.
County name: Ritchie, County
fips: 54085
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Petroleum, WV. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237552 | Meredith Manor International Equestrian Center | Waverly (WV) | 26184 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Petroleum, 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 Petroleum.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cair Post Office | Cairo (WV) | 26337 |
Other cities in Ritchie County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ritchie County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisville | 1,664 | Town in Ritchie County, West Virginia |
| Pennsboro | 1,018 | City in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States |