Helvetia, West Virginia
Helvetia, West Virginia | |
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Helvetia Helvetia | |
| 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 |
| Website | https://www.helvetiawv.com/ |
Helvetia is a census-designated place (CDP) in Randolph County, West Virginia, United States. According to the 2020 census, its population was 38 compared to 59 at the 2010 census. The isolated community was settled by the Swiss starting in 1869, and is known today for retaining Swiss traditions, food, and folkways.