Mountfair, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Albemarle |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1493325 |
Mountfair is a small place located in Albemarle County, Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that doesn't have its own local government.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it's not officially a city or a town. It doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, it's governed by the larger county it's part of. For Mountfair, that's Albemarle County.
This setup means that services like roads, police, and fire departments are managed by the county. People living in unincorporated communities still pay taxes. These taxes help fund the services they receive from the county government.
Where is Mountfair Located?
Mountfair is found in the state of Virginia. Virginia is on the east coast of the United States. Mountfair is specifically located within Albemarle County. This county is in the central part of Virginia.
The area uses the Eastern Time Zone. During daylight saving time, it switches to Eastern Daylight Time. Its exact location can be found using coordinates: 38 degrees, 10 minutes, 11 seconds North latitude and 78 degrees, 40 minutes, 27 seconds West longitude.
