Belva
Census-designated place in Nicholas County, West Virginia
Belva is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Nicholas County, West Virginia, with 78 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 692 ft (211 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dixie, 1.2 miles N.
- 78residents (2020 Census)
- 692 ftelevation · 211 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.4 km²
- 574 / sq mipopulation density
- 26656ZIP code
About Belva
Belva is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in west Nicholas County and north Fayette County, West Virginia, United States; while the CDP only includes the Nicholas County portion, the Fayette County portion is considered part of the community. The town is situated at the bottomland surrounding the convergence of Bells Creek with Twentymile Creek and, subsequently, Twenty Mile Creek with the Gauley River. Belva is also the location of the convergence of two state highways: West Virginia Route 16 and West Virginia Route 39. At the 2020 census, the population was 78, down from 95 at the 2010 census.
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Belva had 78 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 78 |
|---|---|
| Density | 574 per sq mi (222 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Belva at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Nicholas County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 78 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.14 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2336° N, 81.1882° W |
| ZIP code | 26656 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5406052 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Belva
- Dixie1.2 mi N
- Gauley Bridge4.8 mi S
- Glen Ferris5.7 mi S
- Boomer7.5 mi SW
- Smithers7.6 mi SW
- Charlton Heights7.8 mi S
- Falls View8.0 mi SW
- Ansted8.2 mi SE
- Montgomery8.3 mi SW
- Mount Carbon8.3 mi SW
- Deep Water8.6 mi SW
- Kimberly8.7 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Belva
What county is Belva in?
Belva is in Nicholas County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Belva, WV?
78 people lived in Belva at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Belva, WV?
The ZIP code of Belva is 26656.
What is the elevation of Belva?
692 feet (211 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Belva?
Dixie (1.2 mi), Gauley Bridge (4.8 mi), Glen Ferris (5.7 mi), Boomer (7.5 mi), Smithers (7.6 mi).
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