Short Gap
A community guide to Short Gap in West Virginia, the United States.
- Population
- Population data unavailable
- Region
- West Virginia
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 39.5437, -78.8111
Getting there
Reaching Short Gap typically involves the regional road network of West Virginia or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Short Gap to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of West Virginia. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Short Gap.
Overview
Short Gap is a populated place in West Virginia, the United States. The community is recognised as a populated place without a formal population count on record but with an established presence in West Virginia. Its position within the broader regional network gives Short Gap a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Short Gap sits at approximate coordinates 39.5437 latitude and -78.8111 longitude within West Virginia. The terrain and natural features around Short Gap reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider West Virginia road network providing the principal routes in and out.