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Summary for West Lynchburg


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Typical Abbreviation: W. Lynchburg

Time Zone: West Lynchburg lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT)

Telephone Area Code: 434

Elevation: 740 feet [225.55 m] above sea level<1>

GPS Coordinates (Latitude/Longitude)<2>

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

Lat:   37.403200°   (or 37°24'11" N)

Lon:   -79.178100°   (or -79°10'41" W)

USGS Topo Map:   Lynchburg<3>

Federal GNIS/FIPS Codes for West Lynchburg

GNIS ID:   1496393

FIPS State / Place Code:   51 / 84710

(For more about Federal Codes, see our Misc Page for West Lynchburg)


About Virginia

From the US Census

Population

YearPopulation
2019 Est:<4>     8,556,642   (6.94% increase since 2010)  
2010:     8,001,024   (13.03% increase since 2000)
2000:     7,078,515

Websites for State of Virginia

Official Website:   https://www.virginia.gov/

Tourism:   https://www.virginia.org/

Parks:   https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/find-a-park

Fishing:   https://dwr.virginia.gov/fishing/

Hunting:   https://dwr.virginia.gov/hunting/

Federal GNIS/FIPS Codes for State of Virginia

GNIS ID:   1779803

FIPS State:   51

(For more about Federal Codes, see our Misc Page for West Lynchburg)

Footnotes ...

<1>The elevation is an estimate for the area around West Lynchburg - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<2>Longitude & latitude values may not be the geographic center of West Lynchburg, rather it may be a prominent intersection or the center of population, etc. It will vary depending on the source.
<3>Name of the USGS 7.5 Minute topographic map which includes West Lynchburg.
<4>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.