Bland, Virginia
Bland is a census-designated place (CDP) in and the county seat of Bland County, Virginia, United States.[2] Bland was originally known as Bland Court House.[1][3] The population as of the 2010 Census was 409.[4]
Bland | |
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Census-designated place (CDP) | |
 Bland County Courthouse in Bland | |
  Bland Location in the Commonwealth of Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 37°06′07″N 81°06′58″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Bland |
| Elevation | 2,438 ft (743 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 409 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Zip Code | 24315 |
| Area Code | 276 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1498536[1] |
Climate
The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bland has a marine west coast climate, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.[5]
Notable person
- Bob Williams, American football coach.
References
- "Bland". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- Photo of envelope addressed to Bland Court House - Back of envelope showing cancel by Bland Court House post office in 1883
- Virginia Trend Report 2: State and Complete Places (Sub-state 2010 Census Data). Archived 2012-07-11 at Archive.today Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed 2011-06-08.
- Climate Summary for Bland, Virginia
External links
Municipalities and communities of Bland County, Virginia, United States | ||
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| CDPs |  Map of Virginia highlighting Bland County | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
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