Information on Athens, Mercer County
The Town of Athens is located in the state of West Virginia, in Mercer County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Athens Town HALL, Mercer County
| Athens Town Hall's address | Athens Athens Municipal Building PO BOX 458 ATHENS WV 24712 United States | |
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| Phone number of Athens Town Hall | Not available | |
| Athens, WV email | Not available | |
| Athens official website | townofathens.com | |
| Mayor of Athens | Carol Bard | |
| Mercer County, West Virginia: Vital Records | Athens vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your West Virginia birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Athens
What county is Athens WV in?Athens, WV is located in Mercer County |
Where is Athens, West Virginia ?Athens lies in Mercer County within the state of West Virginia, USA. It is situated in the southern part of the state, near the border with Virginia. The town is located approximately 30 miles north of Bluefield, a significant nearby municipality, and about 80 miles west of the state capital, Charleston. |
Athens administrative division
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mercer - other counties in West Virginia |
Demography of Athens
| Name of Athens inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 1 102 inhabitants | 102 / 7 310 | ||
| Population density in Athens | 2 571,3 pop/sq mi (992,8 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Athens, WV
Where to apply for a passport in Athens, WV? There are 1 passport offices in Athens, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| CONCORD UNIVERSITY | 1000 VERMILLION STREET | 3043845285 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Athens
There are 1 bank branches in Athens.
First Community Bank is the most popular bank in Athens with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Athens:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| First Community Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Athens administrative numbers
| Athens Town code | 5403292 |
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| Athens Town postcode | 24712 |
Transportation modes in Athens
| Airport | Mercer County Airport 13.7 miles Raleigh County Memorial Airport 25.9 miles New River Valley Airport 27.1 miles |
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Athens territory
| Athens area | 0,43 sq mi (1,11 km²) |
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| Athens altitude | 2 592 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 37.4229 Longitude: -81.0158 Latitude: 37° 25' 22'' North Longitude: 81° 0' 57'' 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 Athens | Currently, the town Athens isn’t twinned |
| Namesake of Athens |
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| Natural parks | Athens isn't part of a natural park |
What is Athens close to?
| Nearby cities include: Princeton, Oakvale, Glen Lyn and Rich Creek | ||
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| Rhodell | Hinton | Hinton |
| Princeton |  | Oakvale |
| Princeton | Princeton | Oakvale |
| Princeton 5.8 miles | Oakvale 6.7 miles | Glen Lyn 9.7 miles |
| Rich Creek 11.1 miles | Peterstown 12.2 miles | Matoaka 12.4 miles |
| Narrows 13 miles | Bluefield 15.4 miles | Pearisburg 17.1 miles |
| Bramwell 17.4 miles | Hinton 18.9 miles | Bluefield 19.3 miles |
| Pocahontas 19.7 miles | Rhodell 20.5 miles | Pembroke 22 miles |
| Northfork 22.6 miles | Bland 22.9 miles | Mullens 23.1 miles |
| Sophia 23.5 miles | Keystone 23.7 miles | Anawalt 24.1 miles |
Distance between Athens and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2100 miles | Houston : 981 miles | Philadelphia : 364 miles |
| Phoenix : 1762 miles | San Antonio : 1148 miles | San Diego : 2056 miles |
| Dallas : 946 miles | San Jose : 2226 miles | Jacksonville : 492 miles |
| Indianapolis : 322 miles | San Francisco : 2284 miles | Austin : 1078 miles |
| Columbus : 207 miles | Fort Worth : 977 miles | Charlotte : 154 miles closest |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Athens, WV
Elementary schools in Athens
Athens Elementary School
District of Mercer County SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 290
Leisure and activities in Athens surrounding area
| Golf course | |
|---|---|
| Princeton Elks Golf Course to Princeton 6.7 miles | Fountain Springs Golf Course to Peterstown 13 miles |
| Bluefield Elks Country Club to Bluefield 17 miles | WillowWood Country Club to Hinton 17.8 miles |
| Giles Country Club to Pearisburg 18 miles | |