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Bohannon, Virginia
Bohannon, Virginia is located in Virginia
Bohannon, Virginia
Bohannon, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Bohannon, Virginia is located in the United States
Bohannon, Virginia
Bohannon, Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Virginia
County Mathews
Elevation
7 ft (2 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
23021
Area code(s) 804
GNIS feature ID 1495283

Bohannon is a small place located in Mathews County, Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own separate local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's managed as part of the larger Mathews County.

Bohannon is found about 3.5 miles (5.6 kilometers) southwest of the main town of Mathews.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live that isn't officially a city or town. It doesn't have its own mayor or town council. Instead, the county government handles services like roads, schools, and police.

How Bohannon is Governed

For Bohannon, the Mathews County government takes care of everything. This is different from a city, which would have its own local laws and services. Many small communities in the United States are unincorporated.

Location and Geography

Bohannon is situated in the eastern part of Virginia. It's close to the water, which is common for places in Mathews County. The area is generally flat.

Where is Bohannon on the Map?

You can find Bohannon at these coordinates: 37 degrees, 23 minutes, 48 seconds North, and 76 degrees, 21 minutes, 36 seconds West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map. The elevation of Bohannon is about 7 feet (2.1 meters) above sea level.

Post Office and Services

Even though Bohannon is an unincorporated community, it has its own post office. This post office helps people send and receive mail. The ZIP code for Bohannon is 23064.

Connecting with Bohannon

The area code for phone numbers in Bohannon is 804. This helps connect people living in Bohannon with others. The post office is an important local service for the community.

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