Gratton, Virginia facts for kids
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Gratton
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 Gratton
Location in Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Tazewell |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 937 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
24651
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| 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.
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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.
