Charleston : West Virginia
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Introduction The capital of West Virginia, Charleston is the seat of Kanawha
County. Charleston is located in a narrow valley in the western
Appalachian Mountains at the junction of the Kanawha and Elk rivers.
It is the main center of transportation, finance, retail trade,
commerce, government, and health care, and a lively center of arts and
culture. The city exudes charm that attracts visitors and residents
alike. The city is dotted with nineteenth-century style brick
sidewalks, wooden benches and antique street lights.
The
weather of West Virginia is highly changeable with sharp temperature
contrasts even on a daily basis. The total annual snowfall ranges from
less than 5 inches to more than 50 inches. July is the wettest month in
Charleston. The terrain and air flow patterns combine to make
Charleston one of the foggiest cities in the United States.
Area: 32 square miles (2000)
Elevation: Ranges from 601 feet in the downtown area to approximately 1,100 feet above sea level in the hilltops
Latitude of Charleston is 38.349N.
The longitude is -81.632W
Average Temperatures: January, 35.7° F; July, 75.9° F; annual average, 56.2° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 44.05 inches
Population: 51,176 as on 2005
Attractions
- Cultural Center at the Capitol Complex
- Haddad Riverfront Park
- Craik-Patton House
- East End Historical District
Festivals
- Annual Sternwheel Regatta Festival
- Grand Feature Parade
- Symphony Sunday
- Rhododendron Art & Craft Show