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Charleston is the largest city in the state of West Virginia. It is the state capital. According to the United States Census Burea the population in 2000 was 53,421.
The city is a part of the Charleston metro area. It is the the seat of Kanawha county. It has an area of 31.6 square miles. According to the US Geologic Survey, the city is at 38°20'59" north and 81°37'58" west. The Federal Information Processing Standards location code (FIPS55) for this city is 5414600.
University of Charleston is in Charleston.
Interstate Highways 64, 77 and 79 run through Charleston. Kanawha River runs through the city.
The city has a humid subtropical climate with an annual precipitation of 44.05 inches. Winters are generally cool with moderate precipitation and summers are warm and rainy.
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US Locality
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Population: 53,421 (2000 Census)
Surface area: 31.6 mi²
Mayor: Danny Jones
County: Kanawha
State: West Virginia
Area Code: 304
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