Charles Town

city in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States

Key facts

Country: United States
State: West Virginia
County: Jefferson
Named after: Charles Washington
Type: Council–manager
Mayor: Micheal George
City: 5.866 sq mi (15.192 km )
Land: 5.866 sq mi (15.192 km )
Water: 0 sq mi (0.000 km ) 0.0%
Elevation: 460 ft (140 m)
Estimate 2024: 8,869
Density: 1,512.1/sq mi (583.81/km )
Urban: 21,569

Article

Charles Town is a city in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States, and its county seat. The population was 6,534 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 8,869 in 2024. The city is named for its founder Charles Washington, youngest brother of President George Washington. It is part of the northwestern fringes of the Washington metropolitan area.

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