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Ardel
Ardel is located in West Virginia
Ardel
Ardel
Location in West Virginia
Ardel is located in the United States
Ardel
Ardel
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Wayne
Elevation
2,421 ft (738 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID 1553741

Ardel is a small place in West Virginia, United States. It's not an official city or town, but rather an unincorporated community. You can find Ardel in Wayne County.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own local government. This means it's not officially a city or a town. Instead, it's usually managed by the larger county government.

How is it Different from a City?

  • No Mayor or City Council: Unincorporated communities don't have their own mayor or city council.
  • County Services: Services like police, fire, and road maintenance are handled by the county.
  • Fewer Rules: There might be fewer local rules or zoning laws compared to a city.

Where is Ardel Located?

Ardel is nestled in the beautiful state of West Virginia, often called the "Mountain State." It's part of Wayne County, which is in the western part of West Virginia.

Ardel's Elevation

Ardel sits quite high up! Its elevation is about 738 meters (or 2,421 feet) above sea level. This means it's located in a hilly or mountainous area.

Time Zone Information

Like many places on the East Coast of the United States, Ardel follows the Eastern Time Zone.

  • During most of the year, it's on Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is 5 hours behind UTC.
  • In the summer, it switches to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), which is 4 hours behind UTC.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Ardel (Virginia Occidental) para niños

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