Ceredo West Virginia Map

About Ceredo, West Virginia

Ceredo is a locality in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,528. The population density is 420.7 people per km². Ceredo is located at 38.3965°N, 82.5588°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 25704.

Ceredo rests on a broad, fertile plain, where the Ohio River carves a wide, slow path. It lies 6.3 miles west-south-west of Huntington, WV (from Huntington, WV: bearing 256°T), and is situated 7.1 miles south-east of Ashland. The landscape here is a gentle unfolding of green, a patchwork of fields and woodlands that swell and recede with the land's natural contours. Oak and maple trees, their branches reaching skyward like ancient, gnarled fingers, frame the view, their leaves rustling with a sound like distant, whispered secrets. The air, especially in the soft light of late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and ripening corn, a quiet perfume that clings to everything. It is a place that feels grounded, where the sky seems to press down in a benevolent embrace, and the horizon stretches out in an endless, muted promise. The history of Ceredo is intertwined with the river that defines its edge, a waterway that once carried steamboats and dreams of commerce. Founded with an eye toward cultivation and growth, its early economy was rooted in the rich soil and the opportunities presented by river trade. While the industrial hum of yesteryear has softened, the spirit of enterprise still flickers, with local businesses contributing to the town's quiet vitality. Generations have walked these streets, their lives echoing in the worn brickwork and the sturdy homes that stand as silent witnesses to time. The people of Ceredo possess a grounded practicality, a deep connection to the land and to each other, fostering a sense of continuity that is palpable in the unhurried rhythm of daily life.

About This Ceredo Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ceredo, West Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.396471, -82.558769. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Ceredo and Wayne County.

Detailed location data for Ceredo includes the ZIP code (25507), telephone area code (304), county seat of Wayne County (Wayne), and school district assignment (Wayne County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ceredo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.