Dwale, Kentucky facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dwale, Kentucky
Census-designated place
Dwale, Kentucky Location in Kentucky
Country	United States
State	Kentucky
County	Floyd
Area
• Total	0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2)
• Land	0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2)
• Water	0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation	758 ft (231 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	239
• Density	392.45/sq mi (151.43/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	41621
Area code(s)	606
FIPS code	21-23104
GNIS feature ID	2629606

Dwale is a small place in Floyd County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It is also a census-designated place, meaning the government counts its population for official records. In 2020, about 239 people lived in Dwale.

People are not sure how Dwale got its name. Some say it was named after a town in Wales, but no such town has been found.

Where is Dwale Located?

Dwale is in the northern part of Floyd County. It sits on the west side of the Levisa Fork river. It is just north of another place called Allen.

Getting Around Dwale

A major road, U.S. Route 23, goes through Dwale. This road can take you about 5 miles (8 km) northwest to Prestonsburg. Prestonsburg is the main town, or county seat, of Floyd County. If you go southeast on Route 23, it's about 22 miles (35 km) to Pikeville.

How Big is Dwale?

Dwale covers a total area of about 0.63 square miles (1.63 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 0.61 square miles (1.58 square kilometers). A very small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.06 square kilometers), is water.

Who Lives in Dwale?

The number of people living in Dwale changes over time.

Population Changes

In 2010, the population of Dwale was 329 people. By 2020, the population had decreased to 239 people.

See also

• In Spanish: Dwale (Kentucky) for kids