Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of West Virginia and the seat of Kanawha County. Located at the confluence …
Charleston is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of West Virginia and the seat of Kanawha County. Located at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers. The population was 48,864 at the 2020 census. According to 2023 census estimates, the city is estimated to have a population of 46,838. The Charleston metropolitan area had 203,164 residents in 2023.
  • Country: United States
  • State: West Virginia
  • County: Kanawha
  • Founded: 1788
  • Incorporated: 1794
  • Elevation: 597 ft (182 m)
  • Area code(s): 304 and 681

Nearby

Where to stay

See all

Check in: Jan 5 · Check out: Jan 6

Events

See all

Suggested Itineraries

Data from: en.wikipedia.org