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Gratton
Gratton is located in Virginia
Gratton
Gratton
Location in Virginia
Country United States
State Virginia
County Tazewell
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 937
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
24651
FIPS code 51-32320
GNIS feature ID 2630777

Gratton is a small community located in Tazewell County, Virginia. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that looks like a town but does not have its own local government. In 2010, about 937 people lived in Gratton.

Where is Gratton Located?

Gratton is found in the southwestern part of Virginia. It is part of Tazewell County. This county is in the Appalachian Mountains region.

What is a Census-Designated Place?

A census-designated place, or CDP, is an area that the United States Census Bureau identifies. It is for gathering population data. CDPs do not have their own city or town government. Instead, they are governed by the county.

Population of Gratton

The population of Gratton was counted in the 2010 census. At that time, 937 people lived there. This number helps us understand the size of the community.

Understanding Population Counts

The census is a count of all people in a country. It happens every ten years. This information helps the government make decisions. It also helps communities plan for the future.

Geography of Gratton

Gratton is located at specific coordinates. These are 37 degrees, 8 minutes, 7 seconds North. And 81 degrees, 25 minutes, 13 seconds West. This places it in the Eastern Time Zone. During daylight saving time, it switches to EDT.

Time Zones Explained

A time zone is a region that uses the same standard time. The Eastern Time Zone is one of the main time zones in the United States. It is five hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) in winter.

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