Charleston, West Virginia

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Charleston, West Virginia

Name

Charleston, West Virginia

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Charleston serves as the capital and largest city of West Virginia. It is situated at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers. The city became the permanent state capital in the late nineteenth century.

Statistics

Area

84.54 km²

Population

48,864

Location