CairoWest Virginia
Cairo is a town in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States, along West Virginia Route 31, the North Fork of the Hughes River, and the North Bend Rail Trail. The population was 174 at the 2020 census..
Intro: Wikipedia
About Cairo
Set in the northern part of West Virginia, Cairo is a tiny community with an estimated population of 168.
Cairo holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.47 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 357 residents per square mile.
What Makes Cairo Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Cairo — but the West Virginia one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of West Virginia — one of 439 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Cairo
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Cairo
- Ritchie Mines Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Cairo
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.