Ringgold, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ringgold
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 Ringgold
Location in West Virginia
Ringgold
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  West Virginia |
| County |  Monongalia |
| Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1545755 |
Ringgold is a small place in the United States that isn't officially a city or town. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger county.
Ringgold is located in Monongalia County, which is in the state of West Virginia. It's a quiet area where people live and work.
Where is Ringgold Located?
Ringgold is found in the northern part of West Virginia. It's part of Monongalia County. This county is in the Appalachian Mountains region.
Coordinates and Elevation
The exact location of Ringgold can be found using its coordinates. These are like a special address on a map. Ringgold is at 39 degrees, 33 minutes, 48 seconds North latitude. It is also at 79 degrees, 56 minutes, 35 seconds West longitude.
The community is quite high up. Its elevation is about 1,345 feet (which is about 410 meters) above sea level. This means it's located on higher ground compared to many other places.
Time Zone Information
Ringgold follows the Eastern Time Zone. This is the same time zone as many major cities on the East Coast of the United States.
- During most of the year, it uses Eastern Standard Time (EST). This is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5).
- In the summer, like many places, it switches to Daylight Saving Time. This is called Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). During EDT, it's 4 hours behind UTC (UTC-4).
