Morgantown, West Virginia

Morgantown is a city located in Monongalia County, West Virginia on the banks of the Monongahela River. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 26,809. Morgantown is home to West Virginia University which constitues 913 acres (3.7 km²) of the city and vicinity. It is the county seat of Monongalia County{{GR|6}}. The city was founded by Zackquill Morgan.

Geography

Morgantown is located at 39°38'1" North, 79°57'2" West (39.633696, -79.950670){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 26.2 km² (10.1 mi²). 25.4 km² (9.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 3.16% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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