Bowden, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bowden
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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 Bowden, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Randolph |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.124 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.124 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,215 ft (675 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9 |
| • Density | 73/sq mi (28.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26254
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1550432 |
Bowden is a very small community located in Randolph County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population and statistics, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town would.
Where is Bowden Located?
Bowden is situated in the eastern part of West Virginia. It's about 7.5 miles (which is about 12 kilometers) east of a larger town called Elkins. You can find Bowden right along U.S. Route 33, which is an important road in the area.
What is Bowden Like?
Bowden is a very small place. According to the 2010 Census, only nine people lived there at that time. Even though it's small, Bowden has its own post office with the ZIP code 26254. This helps the people living there send and receive mail.
See also
In Spanish: Bowden (Virginia Occidental) para niños
