Kanawha County, West Virginia
Kanawha County (/kəˈnɔːə/ kə-NAW-ə) is a county in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 180,745, making it West Virginia's most populous county. The county seat is Charleston, which is also the state capital and most populous city. Kanawha County is part of the Charleston, WV Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Kanawha County | |
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Kanawha County Courthouse in Charleston | |
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Flag Seal | |
Location within the U.S. state of West Virginia | |
West Virginia's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 38°20′N 81°32′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| Founded | October 5, 1789 |
| Named for | Kanawha River |
| Seat | Charleston |
| Largest city | Charleston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 911 sq mi (2,360 km2) |
| • Land | 902 sq mi (2,340 km2) |
| • Water | 9.3 sq mi (24 km2) 1.0% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 180,745 |
| • Estimate (2021) | 177,952 |
| • Density | 200/sq mi (77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
| Website | www |
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