Sod, West Virginia facts for kids
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Sod, West Virginia
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 Sod, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Sod, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Lincoln |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
25564
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Sod (sometimes called Scioto) is a small, unincorporated community in the state of West Virginia, United States. It is located in the northeastern part of Lincoln County. Sod sits along West Virginia Route 214, which is east of Hamlin. Hamlin is the main town, or county seat, of Lincoln County. Sod is about 781 feet (238 meters) above sea level. It has its own post office with the ZIP code 25564.
About Sod, West Virginia
Sod is a quiet place where people live without a formal city government. This means it's not an official town or city. Instead, it's a community where homes and businesses are spread out.
Where is Sod Located?
Sod is found in the beautiful hills of West Virginia. It's in the eastern part of Lincoln County. The community is easy to find because it's right along West Virginia Route 214. This road helps connect Sod to other nearby places.
What is a Metropolitan Area?
Sod is part of a larger area called the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). A Metropolitan Statistical Area is a group of cities and towns that are closely connected. They often share jobs, transportation, and other services.
The Huntington-Ashland MSA includes parts of West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio. In 2010, about 287,702 people lived in this area. By 2013, the population grew to around 363,000 people. Being part of an MSA means Sod is connected to a bigger network of communities.
