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Raysal is located in West Virginia
Raysal
Raysal
Location in West Virginia
Country United States
State West Virginia
County McDowell
Area
 • Total 1.244 sq mi (3.22 km2)
 • Land 1.229 sq mi (3.18 km2)
 • Water 0.015 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
1,201 ft (366 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 465
 • Density 373.8/sq mi (144.32/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
24879
Area code(s) 304 & 681
GNIS feature ID 1555448

Raysal is a small community in McDowell County, West Virginia, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town.

Raysal is located along West Virginia Route 83. It is about 1 mile (1.6 km) southeast of a place called Bradshaw. The community has its own post office with the ZIP code 24879. In 2010, the population of Raysal was 465 people.

About Raysal

Where is Raysal?

Raysal is found in the state of West Virginia. This state is in the eastern part of the United States. It's part of McDowell County, which is in the southern area of West Virginia.

The community is nestled in a region known for its beautiful mountains. It's a quiet place with a small population.

What's in a Name?

The name "Raysal" has an interesting story. It was created by combining parts of two names. These names belonged to a mining official named Raymond Salvati. So, "Raysal" is a mix of "Ray" from Raymond and "Sal" from Salvati.

Raysal and the Railway

Raysal is connected to the Norfolk Southern Railway network. This railway was once known as the Norfolk and Western railway. Railways were very important for transporting goods and people. They played a big role in the history of many communities like Raysal.

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