Helvetia, West Virginia
Helvetia, West Virginia | |
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| Coordinates: 38°42′21″N 80°12′4″W / 38.70583°N 80.20111°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Randolph |
| Settled | 1869 |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.815 sq mi (4.70 km2) |
| • Land | 1.815 sq mi (4.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,280 ft (690 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 38 |
| • Density | 21/sq mi (8.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2586824 |
Helvetia is a census-designated place (CDP) in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 59. According to the 2020 census, its population was 38. The isolated community was settled by Swiss starting in 1869, and is known today for maintaining Swiss traditions, food, and folkways.