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 2020 Census was 312.[4]

Bland
Bland County Courthouse in Bland
Bland County Courthouse in Bland
Bland is located in Virginia
Bland
Bland
Location in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Coordinates: 37°06′07″N 81°06′58″W / 37.10194°N 81.11611°W / 37.10194; -81.11611
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountyBland
Elevation
2,438 ft (743 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
383
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Zip Code
24315
Area Code276
GNIS feature ID1498536[1]

Climate

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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

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Bland". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ Photo of envelope addressed to Bland Court House - Back of envelope showing cancel by Bland Court House post office in 1883
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Climate Summary for Bland, Virginia