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Hico, West Virginia
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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 Hico, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Hico, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.020 sq mi (13.00 km2) |
| • Land | 5.010 sq mi (12.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.010 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,142 ft (653 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 272 |
| • Density | 54.18/sq mi (20.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25854
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554698 |
Hico is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. Hico is located at the junction of U.S. routes 19 and 60, 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Fayetteville. Hico has a post office with ZIP code 25854. As of the 2010 census, its population was 272.
Some say the community was named after a variety of tobacco called hico, while others believe the name is a transfer from Hyco, Virginia (an extinct town).
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Hico has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
See also
In Spanish: Hico (Virginia Occidental) para niños
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