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Kimberly, Fayette County,
West Virginia
Kimberly, Fayette County,West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Kimberly, Fayette County,West Virginia
Kimberly, Fayette County,
West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Kimberly, Fayette County,West Virginia is located in the United States
Kimberly, Fayette County,West Virginia
Kimberly, Fayette County,
West Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Fayette
Area
 • Total 0.890 sq mi (2.31 km2)
 • Land 0.890 sq mi (2.31 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 287
 • Density 322.5/sq mi (124.51/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)

Kimberly is a small community located in Fayette County, West Virginia, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a separate place for population statistics, even though it might not have its own local government like a city or town.

Kimberly is situated right next to Armstrong Creek, a small waterway. This creek flows into the larger Kanawha River nearby. In 2010, about 287 people lived in Kimberly. The community uses the ZIP code 25118.

Where is Kimberly Located?

Kimberly is found in the state of West Virginia. This state is in the eastern part of the United States. It's known for its beautiful mountains and forests.

Location in Fayette County

Kimberly is part of Fayette County. This county is in the southern central part of West Virginia. The county seat, which is like the main town, is Fayetteville.

Geographic Coordinates

The exact location of Kimberly can be found using its geographic coordinates. These are like an address for a spot on Earth. Kimberly is located at 38 degrees, 8 minutes, 8 seconds North latitude and 81 degrees, 18 minutes, 9 seconds West longitude.

Population and Area

Kimberly is a small community in terms of both people and size.

How Many People Live Here?

According to the 2010 census, the population of Kimberly was 287 people. This number helps us understand how many residents were living there at that time.

What is the Size of Kimberly?

The total area of Kimberly is about 0.890 square miles (or 2.305 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or big rivers within its official boundaries.

Time Zone Information

Kimberly follows the Eastern Time Zone.

Standard Time

During standard time, which is usually from November to March, Kimberly is in the Eastern Standard Time (EST) zone. This means it is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5).

Daylight Saving Time

When Daylight Saving Time (DST) is active, typically from March to November, Kimberly switches to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). During this period, it is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-4).

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