Wake, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wake, Virginia
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Unincorporated community
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 Wake, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Wake, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Middlesex |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
23176
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| Area code(s) | 804 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1500267 |
Wake is a small place in Middlesex County, Virginia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
What is Wake, Virginia?
Wake is a quiet community located in the state of Virginia. It's not a big city, but rather a collection of homes and places where people live and work. Think of it as a neighborhood that doesn't have its own mayor or city council.
Where is Wake Located?
Wake is found in the eastern part of Virginia. It is about 9.5 miles (or 15.3 kilometers) east-southeast of a place called Saluda. Its exact location can be pinpointed using coordinates: 37°34′05″N 76°25′45″W. This helps people find it on a map!
The Wake Post Office
Even though Wake is an unincorporated community, it has its own post office. This post office helps people send and receive mail. It uses the ZIP code 23176. The post office in Wake first opened its doors a long time ago, on February 19, 1898.
