Century, West Virginia
Census-designated place in West Virginia
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Century is a census-designated place and coal town in Barbour County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Century had a population of 111.[4]
Century | |
|---|---|
  Century Location within West Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 39°05′59″N 80°11′19″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  West Virginia |
| County |  Barbour |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.131 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.131 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,532 ft (467 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 111 |
| • Density | 847/sq mi (327/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area codes | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1554102[2] |
The community's coal deposits were believed to be abundant enough to last a century, hence the name.[5]
