Big Sandy, West Virginia facts for kids
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Big Sandy
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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Davy Roderfield Road in Big Sandy
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 Big Sandy
Location in West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | McDowell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.553 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.532 sq mi (1.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.008 sq mi (0.021 km2) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 168 |
| • Density | 303.8/sq mi (117.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Big Sandy is a small community located in McDowell County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area identified by the government for counting people. However, it does not have its own local government like a city or town.
About Big Sandy
As of the 2010 census, the population of Big Sandy was 168 people. It is a quiet place in a beautiful part of West Virginia.
Where Big Sandy Got Its Name
The community of Big Sandy gets its name from the Big Sandy River. This river is a very important waterway in the region. It flows into the Ohio River. The Big Sandy River also forms a natural border between West Virginia and the state of Kentucky.
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