Summary for Sterling Point

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Typical Abbreviation: Sterling Pt.

Time Zone: Sterling Point lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT)

Telephone Area Codes: 757 & 948<1>

Elevation: Near sea level<2>

GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude)<3>

For the purpose of mapping and calculating distances, we have chosen the following reference point for Sterling Point:

Lat: 36.842400° (or 36°50'32" N)

Lon: -76.382400° (or -76°22'56" W)

USGS Topo Map: Bowers Hill<4>

Federal GNIS/FIPS Codes for Sterling Point

GNIS ID: 1493652

FIPS State / Place Code: 51 / 75408

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Federal GNIS/FIPS Codes for State of Virginia

GNIS ID: 1779803

FIPS State: 51

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<1>	When there's a risk of an area code running out of phone numbers, an 'Overlay Area Code' is created that has the same geographic boundaries as the existing area code. In this case, the 757 code has been Overlayed with the 948 area code. New phone numbers in the Sterling Point area will be assigned with one of these codes: 757 or 948. As a result, placing a call in the Sterling Point area will require 10-digit dialing (where you enter both the area code and then the phone number).
<2>	The elevation is an estimate for the area around Sterling Point - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<3>	Longitude & latitude values may not be the geographic center of Sterling Point, rather it may be a prominent intersection or the center of population, etc. It will vary depending on the source.
<4>	Name of the USGS 7.5 Minute topographic map which includes Sterling Point.
<5>	Every year, the US Census Bureau creates a population estimate for the preceeding year. Keep in mind that this value is an estimate and not an actual count. The most recent Census estimate is for the year 2019.