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West Virginia on the US map
West Virginia is located in the South region of the United States — specifically the upland south subregion. With an area ranking of #41 of 50, it is one of the smallest US states. The map above highlights West Virginia in gold and color-codes the other 49 states by region.
Key cities
The capital of West Virginia is Charleston. The largest city by population is Charleston — same as the capital, which is the case in about 17 of 50 US states.
Borders and neighbors
West Virginia shares land borders with 5 other US states: Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, Maryland.
Geographic features at a glance
- Total area rank: #41 of 50
- Population: 1 to 5 million
- Coastline: landlocked (no ocean access)
- Mountain ranges: appalachians
- Appalachian range: yes
How to use this map
The map above is interactive — click any state to see its facts and history. West Virginia appears in gold to make it easy to find. The other states are colored by region: Northeast (blue), South (red), Midwest (orange), and West (green). This color coding follows the standard US Census Bureau region definitions and helps you build a mental map of US geography as you explore.
Bordering states
West Virginia shares borders with 5 other US states.
Practice US geography daily
Statedoku is a free 3×3 daily puzzle that quietly teaches US geography. West Virginia appears as the answer or as a constraint clue on most days that match its region, borders, or quirks.
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Where is West Virginia located?
West Virginia is in the South region of the United States. Its capital is Charleston and its largest city is Charleston. The state ranks #41 of 50 by total area.
What states border West Virginia?
West Virginia borders Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, Maryland. That's 5 bordering states in total.
Is West Virginia on the coast?
No, West Virginia is landlocked. It has no ocean coastline and no Great Lakes shoreline.
What time zone is West Virginia in?
West Virginia observes Eastern Time.
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