Chesapeake City of Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake: Independent city in Virginia, United States
About
Chesapeake is a city located in the county of City of Chesapeake in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 222,209 and a population density of 244 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 244,835 inhabitants.
The city was created 58 years ago in 1962.
Geography
Chesapeake is located at 36°49'9"N 76°16'30"W (36.8190400, -76.2749400). It has 6 neighbors: Camden County, Currituck County, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Virginia Beach.
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Official website of Chesapeake
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Chesapeake Quick Facts
| Population : | 244,835 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Virginia (United States) |
| County : | City of Chesapeake |
| Postal code : | 23321, 23326, 23327, 23320, 23322, 23324, 23323, 23325, 23328 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 757 |
| Area : | 908.9 km2 |
| Named for : | Chesapeake people |
| Altitude : | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1963 (58 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 15:20:51 (27th July 2021) |
| Density : | 269 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 9.24% (2010-2019) |
Chesapeake has 6 neighbours.
- Camden County county in North Carolina, United States
- Currituck County county in North Carolina, United States
- Norfolk independent city in Virginia, United States
- Portsmouth independent city in Virginia, United States
- Suffolk independent city in Virginia, United States
- Virginia Beach independent city in Virginia, United States
Demographics
The population of Chesapeake increased by 9.24% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 222,209 | - | census |
| 2011 | 225,361 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 228,091 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 230,327 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 233,360 | 1.3% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 235,111 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 237,464 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 240,143 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 242,359 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 244,835 | 1.01% | estimation process |
People born in Chesapeake (63)
People born in Chesapeake, including Turkish basketball player Quanitra Hollingsworth, All-football player, defensive backs coach for San Diego Fleet Dré Bly, basketball player Alonzo Mourning, you can see a list of people who born in Chesapeake.
- Kenny Easley (All-American college football player, professional football player, defensive back, safety)
- Percy Harvin (American football player, wide receiver)
- Michael Copon (American actor, model, producer and singer)
- Mike Scott (American basketball player)
- Magnum T.A. (American professional wrestler)
- Jay Pharoah (American actor, comedian, impressionist, rapper, and voice actor)
- Edward Seward (American basketball player)
- DeAngelo Hall (American football defensive back)
- Spencer Ross (American sports broadcaster)
- Orlandus Wilson (American singer (1917-1998))
- Randy Forbes (American politician)
- Frank Hassell (American basketball player)
- Mark Davis (American basketball player, born 1963)
- Ras-I Dowling (Player of American football)
- Andrew Warren (American spy)
- Ashton Lewis (American racing driver)
- Charlie Stukes (American football player)
- Bessie Blount Griffin (American physical therapist)
Schools
College & universities near Chesapeake
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 232937 | Norfolk State University | Norfolk (VA) | 23504-8000 |
| 233772 | Tidewater Community College | Norfolk (VA) | 23510 |
| 427973 | Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chesapeake | Chesapeake (VA) | 23320 |
| 232885 | Sentara College of Health Sciences | Chesapeake (VA) | 23320 |
| 231970 | Eastern Virginia Medical School | Norfolk (VA) | 23507 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Chesapeake
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NFK | Norfolk | 215 W York Street | BUS |
| VAB | Virginia Beach, Virginia | 19th St. and Pacific Ave. | BUS |
| NPN | Newport News station | 9304 Warwick Boulevard | RAIL |
| WBG | Williamsburg Transportation Center | 468 North Boundary Street | RAIL |
| PTB | Petersburg station | 3516 South Street | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Chesapeake, West Virginia town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
- Chesapeake, Ohio village in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States
Other cities in City of Chesapeake
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in City of Chesapeake , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| South Hill | 4,349 | Town in Virginia |
Distance to Other Cities
Chesapeake distances to largest Virginia cities