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Ona, West Virginia
Ona, West Virginia is located in West Virginia
Ona, West Virginia
Ona, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Ona, West Virginia is located in the United States
Ona, West Virginia
Ona, West Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Cabell
Area
 • Total 28.060 sq mi (72.675 km2)
 • Land 27.840 sq mi (72.106 km2)
 • Water 0.220 sq mi (0.569 km2)
Population
 • Total 4,512
 • Density 160.798/sq mi (62.085/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
25545
GNIS feature ID 1544405

Ona is a small community in West Virginia, United States. It's located in Cabell County, along a road called US 60. This road is also known as the old Midland Trail. Ona is about halfway between the towns of Barboursville to the west and Milton to the east.

Ona is home to about 4,512 people and covers an area of roughly 28 square miles. It is also part of a larger area called the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, Metropolitan Statistical Area. This is a way to group nearby cities and towns together for things like population counting.

Cool Places to Visit in Ona

Ona has a few interesting spots that are important to the community. Let's explore them!

Cabell Midland High School

One important place is Cabell Midland High School. This is a large high school for students who live in the eastern part of Cabell County. It's a modern school with lots of sports facilities. Around 1,500 to 2,000 students attend this school.

Ona Speedway

Another cool landmark is the Ona Speedway. This is a popular spot for local stock-car racing competitions. Imagine fast cars zooming around a track! The Speedway has faced some challenges and closed a few times in the past. However, it has been open and running races continuously since 2006. A famous race car driver named Richard Petty even won a big NASCAR race here on August 11, 1970.

Ona Airpark

The third landmark is the Ona Airpark. This is a small airport with a runway that's about 3,154 feet long. It also has a taxiway for planes, 48 hangars (where planes are stored), and a parking lot. If you're interested in flying, you can even take flying lessons at Hangar 9 Aviation right there! The airport's special code is 12V. Air traffic control for planes landing or taking off from Ona Airpark is handled by Yeager Airport in Charleston. Ona Airpark does not have its own control tower.

Ona Little League Athletic Complex

Ona is also home to the Ona Little League Athletic Complex. This complex is part of the Ona Milton Little League. It's located just across the Mud River from the Ona Airpark. In the spring and fall, people from all over the area come to watch exciting baseball or softball games here. It's a great place to enjoy a relaxing afternoon or evening.

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