Raysal, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Raysal
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Census-designated place (CDP)
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 Raysal
Location in West Virginia
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| 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
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| • Total | 465 |
| • Density | 373.8/sq mi (144.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24879
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| 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.
See also
In Spanish: Raysal (Virginia Occidental) para niños
