Abingdon, Virginia

Abingdon
Abingdon Welcome Sign
Abingdon Welcome Sign
Flag of Abingdon
Official seal of Abingdon
Official logo of Abingdon
Motto(s): 
Honor Pro Antiquis, Fides Pro Futuris
Location in Virginia
Location in Virginia
Abingdon is located in Virginia
Abingdon
Abingdon
Location in Virginia
Abingdon is located in the United States
Abingdon
Abingdon
Location in the United States
Abingdon is located in North America
Abingdon
Abingdon
Abingdon (North America)
Coordinates: 36°42′35″N 81°58′32″W / 36.70972°N 81.97556°W / 36.70972; -81.97556
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountyWashington
Founded1778
Government
 • MayorAmanda Pillion
Area
 • Total8.06 sq mi (20.87 km2)
 • Land8.05 sq mi (20.85 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
2,087 ft (636 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total8,376
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
7,867
 • Density1,039/sq mi (377.38/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
24210-24212
Area code276
FIPS code51-00148[3]
GNIS feature ID1498444[4]
Websitewww.abingdon-va.gov

Abingdon is a town in Washington County, Virginia, United States, 133 miles (214 km) southwest of Roanoke. The population was 8,376 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Washington County.[5] The town encompasses several historically significant sites and features a fine arts and crafts scene centered on the galleries and museums along Main Street.

Abingdon is part of the KingsportBristol (TN)Bristol (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. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.

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