Cardinal, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cardinal, Virginia
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Unincorporated community
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 Cardinal, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Cardinal, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Mathews |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
23025
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| Area code(s) | 804 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1499213 |
Cardinal is a small place in Mathews County, Virginia, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county area.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own separate government. They are usually managed by the county they are in. For Cardinal, this means Mathews County handles things like roads and public services.
Where is Cardinal Located?
Cardinal is found in the eastern part of Virginia. It's about 3.5 miles (which is about 5.6 kilometers) west-southwest of a place called Mathews. Mathews is the main town in Mathews County.
Important Details About Cardinal
Cardinal has its own post office. This post office uses the ZIP code 23025. This helps mail get to the right place. The area also uses the 804 for phone numbers. Cardinal is located at an elevation of about 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. Its exact location is 37°25′13″N 76°22′54″W / 37.42028°N 76.38167°W.
