Ghent, West Virginia
Ghent | |
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Census-designated place (CDP) | |
Location within the state of West Virginia | |
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Country | United States |
State | West Virginia |
County | Raleigh |
Area[1] | |
• Total | 1.612 sq mi (4.18 km2) |
• Land | 1.281 sq mi (3.32 km2) |
• Water | 0.331 sq mi (0.86 km2) |
Population (2010)[2] | |
• Total | 457 |
• Density | 280/sq mi (110/km2) |
Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
• Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
Ghent /ˈdʒɛnt/ is a census-designated place (CDP) in Raleigh County in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 census, its population was 457.[2]
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On January 30, 2007, the Flat Top Little General Store (a local convenience store) on U.S. Route 19 exploded, killing four people and injuring several others, near the Winterplace Ski Resort.[3]
Climate
The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year round. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Ghent has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.[4]
References
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- ↑ Climate Summary for Ghent, West Virginia
The small community is also accompanied by 3 local churches,Ghent elementary school,the local fire department and post office, 2 general stores, a small locally owned restaurant,two small rental stores, The Ski barn and The Ski Shop as well as a hotel.It is located directly off the exit to Ghent and is known as a small well knit community of friends and families.
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