Gala, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gala
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 Gala
Location in Virginia
Gala
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Botetourt |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Gala is a small place located in Botetourt County, Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place that does not have its own local government. This means it is not a city or a town with its own mayor or town council. Instead, it is managed directly by the larger county it is part of. For Gala, this means Botetourt County handles things like roads, schools, and other services.
Where is Gala Located?
Gala is found in the western part of Virginia. It is in Botetourt County, which is a county in the Appalachian Mountains region. The exact location of Gala can be found using its coordinates: 37 degrees, 41 minutes, 19 seconds North and 79 degrees, 48 minutes, 33 seconds West. This helps people find it on a map.
Gala is in the Eastern Time Zone. This is the same time zone as many big cities on the East Coast of the United States.
