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Ovapa, West Virginia
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 Ovapa, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Ovapa, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Clay |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
25120
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| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555285 |
Ovapa is a small place located in Clay County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own official local government like a city or town does. Ovapa is about 5.5 miles (9 kilometers) northwest of the town of Clay.
What's in the Name Ovapa?
The name "Ovapa" is quite interesting! It's believed to be a "portmanteau." A portmanteau is a word that's made by blending parts of two or more other words. For example, "smog" comes from "smoke" and "fog." In this case, the name "Ovapa" most likely comes from combining parts of the names of three nearby states: Ohio, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
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