Pound
in Wise County of Virginia, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.124 and -82.601 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 7' 25" and W -82° 36' 4"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:56 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:30 am and 8:23 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-28.193 and 114.262 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Gregory
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-04 08:22:41

Delve into Pound

Pound in Wise County (Virginia) with it's 966 habitants is located in United States about 327 mi (or 526 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Pound is now 07:56 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Pound, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Tri Cities Regional Tn Va Airport in a distance of 46 mi (or 74 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Great Smoky Mountains National Park in a distance of 106 mi (or 170 km), South. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Clintwood, Wise, Norton, Whitesburg and Pikeville. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 66 °F

Morning Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Evening Temperature 21°C / 69 °F
Night Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Chance of rainfall 7%
Air Humidity 94%
Air Pressure 1017 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

27°C (80 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

24°C (75 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

29°C (83 °F)
20°C (67 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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Jenkins Homecoming Days Festival Motorcycle Ride 2014

Published: August 27, 2014
Length: 39:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Pat Anderson

A HUGE THANKS to all that braved the weather for our annual Shriners Ride, (which turned out to be perfect), Dennis Sampson, Roger D Hall, Linda M. Davidson, Pat Anderson, Bob Walters & Trish...


Cave on Jenkins side of Pound Mountain

Published: November 03, 2008
Length: 27:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: zombiehuntereky

Cave on Jenkins side of Pound Mountain.


70 Goodwater Street Jenkins KY 41537 - AAA Real Estate Services, Inc - Obeo Virtual Tour 819668

Published: August 30, 2013
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: aaarealestate

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Children saying, I Pledge Allegiance

Published: February 11, 2010
Length: 18:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: GlennAllenTrivette

These are some children, inlcuding some of my grandchildren, Pledging Allegiance to God and our Country,At vacation Bible School, July 2009.


RT 119

Published: August 12, 2011
Length: 49:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: King Kaos

taking my beautiful queen to work, this video was shot in jenkins.


Switch nose slide 180 out on my homemade box.

Published: July 30, 2013
Length: 47:24 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Gummyskateboards chrisandjake

via YouTube Capture.


EM87 qd VA KY Pound Gap/Pine Mtn KY/VA

Published: May 10, 2010
Length: 42:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: VHFsites

Off US Rt 23 at Pound Gap take Apolistic Drive, north up to parking lot in rear of church. 4-10.


4 wheelin in Kentucky

Published: July 13, 2011
Length: 57:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: docjohnson2

4 wheeling in Haymond, Kentucky.


Silver Graphics Harriman 5/14/10

Published: May 18, 2010
Length: 00:29 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: waynestand

Sweet Pea doing her thing at The Smokey Mountain Classic.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Pound, Virginia

Pound is a town in Wise County, Virginia. The population was recorded as 1,089 in the 2000 census.

Located at 37.1239, -82.6078 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Wise County, Virginia, Towns in Virginia

WKVG

WKVG is a radio station licensed to the community of Jenkins, Kentucky, and serving portions of Eastern Kentucky and Southwest Virginia. The station is owned by Martins & Associates, Inc. It airs a Southern Gospel music format. The station was assigned the WKVG call letters by the Federal Communications Commission on April 4, 1990.

Located at 37.1664, -82.6203 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in Kentucky, Southern Gospel radio stations in the United States, Letcher County, Kentucky, Radio stations established in 1990

WIFX-FM

WIFX-FM is a radio station broadcasting a Hot Adult Contemporary format licensed to Jenkins, Kentucky, USA. The station is currently owned by Gearhart Communications and features programing from CBS Radio News. The station is also broadcast on HD radio.

Located at 37.1664, -82.6203 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Kentucky, Letcher County, Kentucky

Pound High School

Pound High School was a public high school located in Pound, Virginia. In 2011, Pound High School was closed and consolidated with J. J. Kelly High School to form Central High School in Wise, Virginia.

Located at 37.1278, -82.5981 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Public high schools in Virginia, Schools in Wise County, Virginia

North Fork Pound Reservoir

North Fork Pound Reservoir (also known as North Fork of Pound Lake) is a reservoir in Wise County, Virginia. It was impounded from the North Fork of Pound River in 1966 by the United States Army Corps of Engineers.

Located at 37.1247, -82.6306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Protected areas of Wise County, Virginia, Reservoirs in Virginia, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District

Pound Gap

The Pound Gap of Pine Mountain is on the Virginia/Kentucky border between Jenkins, Kentucky and Pound, Virginia. It was used as a passage for early settlers to cross into Kentucky from Virginia. Today, U.S. Route 23 passes through the gap.

Located at 37.1548, -82.6327 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Letcher County, Kentucky, Geography of Wise County, Virginia, Mountain passes of Kentucky, Mountain passes of Virginia