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Deerwood
Deerwood is located in Virginia
Deerwood
Deerwood
Location in Virginia
Deerwood is located in the United States
Deerwood
Deerwood
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Virginia
County Albemarle
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID 1675034

Deerwood is a small place located in Albemarle County, Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community."

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a group of homes and businesses that does not have its own local government. Unlike a city or town, it doesn't have a mayor or its own town council. Instead, the area is governed directly by the larger county it is part of.

How Deerwood is Governed

For Deerwood, this means that Albemarle County is responsible for services like roads, schools, and public safety. People living in Deerwood follow the rules and regulations set by Albemarle County.

Where is Deerwood Located?

Deerwood is found within Albemarle County. This county is in the state of Virginia, which is on the east coast of the United States. Its exact location can be pinpointed using special coordinates, which are like a unique address on a map.

Geographic Details

The coordinates for Deerwood are 38 degrees, 8 minutes, 7 seconds North latitude and 78 degrees, 26 minutes, 46 seconds West longitude. These numbers help mapmakers and navigators find the exact spot on Earth.

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