Information on Chester, Hancock County
The City of Chester is located in the state of West Virginia, in Hancock County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Chester City HALL, Hancock County
| Chester City Hall's address | Chester Chester Municipal Building 375 CAROLINA AVENUE CHESTER WV 26034 United States | |
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| Phone number of Chester City Hall | Not available | |
| Chester, WV email | Not available | |
| Chester official website | ci.chester.wv.us | |
| Mayor of Chester | ||
| Hancock County, West Virginia: Vital Records | Chester vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your West Virginia birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Chester
What county is Chester WV in?Chester, WV is located in Hancock County |
Where is Chester, West Virginia ?Chester is located in Hancock County, in the northern panhandle of West Virginia. Nestled along the Ohio River, it sits near the borders of Ohio and Pennsylvania. Chester lies north of Weirton and a short drive from the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its position makes it a part of the larger Pittsburgh metropolitan area. |
Chester administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | West Virginia |
| County | Hancock - other counties in West Virginia |
Demography of Chester
| Name of Chester inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 2 592 inhabitants | 51 / 5 938 | ||
| Population density in Chester | 2 592,0 pop/sq mi (1 000,8 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Chester, WV
This City does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Chester, WV
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| HANCOCK COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK | 102 N. COURT STREET | 3045643311 |
| WEIRTON POST OFFICE | 317 PENCO ROAD | 3047236795 |
| BEAVER COUNTY PROTHONOTARYS OFFICE | 810 3RD ST. | 7247704571 |
| BEAVER POST OFFICE | 777 CORPORATION ST | 7247750069 |
| COLUMBIANA COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS TITLE DEPT | 38832 SALTWELL ROAD | 3304246665 |
| EAST PALESTINE POST OFFICE | 269 N. MARKET STREET | 3304269333 |
| BEAVER FALLS POST OFFICE | 720 11TH STREET | 7248462428 |
| ALIQUIPPA POST OFFICE | 517 FRANKLIN AVE | 7243780692 |
| STEUBENVILLE POST OFFICE | 150 N. THIRD ST. | 7402826221 |
| JEFFERSON COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS | 301 MARKET ST | 7402838509 |
| BADEN POST OFFICE | 398 STATE STREET | 7248692145 |
| SEWICKLEY POST OFFICE | 521 THORN STREET | 4127411925 |
| LEETONIA COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 181 WALNUT STREET | 3304276635 |
| CORAOPOLIS POST OFFICE | 1140 THORN RUN RD | 4122644629 |
| ELLWOOD CITY POST OFFICE | 320 7TH STREET | 7247587531 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Chester
There are 2 bank branches in Chester.
Hancock County Savings Bank, F.S.B. is the most popular bank in Chester with 1 branch offices, followed by The Farmers National Bank of Emlenton with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Chester:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| Hancock County Savings Bank, F.S.B. | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| The Farmers National Bank of Emlenton | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Chester administrative numbers
| Chester City code | 5415076 |
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| Chester City postcode | 26034 |
Transportation modes in Chester
| Airport | Beaver County Airport 14.2 miles Pittsburgh International Airport 19.3 miles Wheeling Ohio County Airport 30.6 miles |
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Chester territory
| Chester area | 1,00 sq mi (2,59 km²) |
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| Chester altitude | 705 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 40.6129 Longitude: -80.5627 Latitude: 40° 36' 46'' North Longitude: 80° 33' 46'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Chester | Currently, the town Chester isn’t twinned |
| Namesake of Chester |
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| Natural parks | Chester isn't part of a natural park |
What is Chester close to?
| Nearby cities include: East Liverpool, Glasgow, Georgetown and Hookstown | ||
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| East Liverpool | East Liverpool | Glasgow |
| East Liverpool |  | Glasgow |
| Wellsville | Hookstown | Hookstown |
| East Liverpool 1.4 miles | Glasgow 3.6 miles | Georgetown 3.8 miles |
| Hookstown 4.8 miles | Wellsville 4.9 miles | Midland 5.9 miles |
| Ohioville 6.5 miles | New Cumberland 6.6 miles | Stratton 7 miles |
| Shippingport 7.8 miles | Empire 7.8 miles | Industry 8.5 miles |
| Irondale 9 miles | Toronto 11 miles | Frankfort Springs 11.1 miles |
| Rogers 12.7 miles | Salineville 14.3 miles | Weirton 14.3 miles |
| Beaver 14.5 miles | Bridgewater 15 miles | Patterson Heights 15.2 miles |
Distance between Chester and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2115 miles | Houston : 1121 miles | Philadelphia : 289 miles |
| Phoenix : 1796 miles | San Antonio : 1273 miles | San Diego : 2083 miles |
| Dallas : 1046 miles | San Jose : 2211 miles | Jacksonville : 714 miles |
| Indianapolis : 301 miles | San Francisco : 2265 miles | Austin : 1199 miles |
| Columbus : 135 miles closest | Fort Worth : 1075 miles | Charlotte : 374 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Chester, WV
Elementary schools in Chester
A. T. Allison Elementary School
District of Hancock County SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 4
Students : 431
Leisure and activities in Chester surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| East Liverpool Country Club to East Liverpool 2 miles | Cedar Hills Golf Course to East Liverpool 4.5 miles |
| Hawthorne Valley Golf Club to Midland 5.3 miles | Pleasant Hill Golf Club to New Cumberland 5.7 miles |
| Mountaineers Woodview Golf Course to New Cumberland 7.5 miles | Ponderosa Golf Course to Hookstown 7.7 miles |
| Beaver Creek Meadows Golf Course to Lisbon 8 miles | Deer Trails Country Club to Industry 8 miles |
| Beaver Creek Par 3 to Lisbon 8.4 miles | River's Edge Golf Course to Industry 9.6 miles |
Other information on the City of Chester
| Nuclear power plant | Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Station 11 mile |
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