Washington County, Virginia

Washington County
Washington County Courthouse
Washington County Courthouse
Flag of Washington County
Official seal of Washington County
Map of Virginia highlighting Washington County
Location within the U.S. state of Virginia
Map of the United States highlighting Virginia
Virginia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°43′N 81°58′W / 36.72°N 81.96°W / 36.72; -81.96
Country United States
State Virginia
Founded1776
Named forGeorge Washington
SeatAbingdon
Largest townAbingdon
Area
 • Total566 sq mi (1,470 km2)
 • Land561 sq mi (1,450 km2)
 • Water5 sq mi (10 km2)  0.9%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total53,935
 • Density95/sq mi (37/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district9th
Websitewww.washcova.com

Washington County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 53,935.[1] Its county seat is Abingdon.[2]

Washington County is part of the KingsportBristolBristol, TN-VA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a component of the Johnson City–Kingsport–Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area, commonly known as the "Tri-Cities" region.

  1. ^ "Washington County, Virginia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.

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