Wana, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wana
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 Wana
Location in West Virginia
Wana
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  West Virginia |
| County |  Monongalia |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
26590
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Wana, which used to be called Wise, is a small community in West Virginia, United States. It's located in the northwestern part of Monongalia County. Wana is known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the larger county government.
Exploring Wana's Location
Wana is found along West Virginia Route 7. This road helps connect the community to other places. It lies northwest of Morgantown, which is the main city and the county seat for Monongalia County. A county seat is like the capital city for a county. It's where the main government offices are located.
How High is Wana?
The land where Wana is located sits at an elevation of 1,030 feet (314 meters) above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than places right next to the ocean.
Wana's Mail and Codes
Even though Wana is an unincorporated community, it has its own post office. This post office uses the ZIP code 26590. ZIP codes help the mail get to the right place quickly.
