Bacova is an

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in Bath County,

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, in the

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. It was created in the early 20th century as a company town; its name is simply an abbreviation of Bath County, VA. Hidden Valley was listed on the

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in 1970.

Climate

The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. According to the

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system, Bacova has a

marine west coast climate An oceanic climate, also known as a marine climate, is the humid temperate climate sub-type in Köppen classification ''Cfb'', typical of west coasts in higher middle latitudes of continents, generally featuring cool summers and mild winters ( ...

, abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps.Climate Summary for Bacova, Virginia
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References

Unincorporated communities in Bath County, Virginia {{BathCountyVA-geo-stub