Omar West Virginia Map
Omar, West Virginia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Omar, Logan County.
Interactive Map of Omar, West Virginia
| City | Omar |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| County | Logan |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 37.755661 |
| Longitude | -81.999568 |
| Population | 188 |
| Density | 46.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Omar, West Virginia
Omar is a locality in Logan County, West Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 188. The population density is 46.3 people per km². Omar is located at 37.7557°N, 81.9996°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 25638.
Omar clings to the rugged contours of Logan County, West Virginia, where the hills rise sharply, cloaked in dense, emerald forests that seem to hold their breath against the encroaching sky. It lies 45.6 miles south-south-west of Charleston, WV (from Charleston, WV: bearing 206°T), and is situated 9.0 miles west of Mallory. The land here is a testament to the earth's patient sculpting, a place of deep hollows and steep inclines where the air hangs cool and carries the scent of damp soil and pine needles, even on the warmest days. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in broad, shifting shafts, illuminating patches of moss-covered rock and the occasional weathered fence post, hinting at lives lived in close communion with this demanding terrain. The winding roads, mere ribbons against the overwhelming green, lead deeper into the heart of the mountains, each turn revealing a vista of endless ridges fading into a hazy, blue distance. The history of Omar is inextricably linked to the rich veins of coal that lie beneath its surface, a legacy that shaped its founding and continues to resonate in the quiet hum of its daily existence. For generations, the rhythmic clang of pickaxes and the rumble of coal trains were the soundtrack to life here, a vital pulse that fueled industry and drew families to these remote valleys. Though the landscape still bears the subtle scars of that arduous labor, the spirit of resilience remains, a quiet strength that defines the people of Omar. Local businesses, small and independent, serve as anchors in this community, their doors opening to a steady stream of neighbors, each interaction a gentle affirmation of shared belonging. The nearby Guyandotte River, a silver serpent winding through the landscape, offers moments of serene beauty, a constant reminder of nature's enduring power and the quiet rhythms of life in this corner of Appalachia.
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About This Omar Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Omar, West Virginia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Omar and Logan County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Omar is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Omar is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
