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 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 247,011 inhabitants.
The city was created 59 years ago in 1962.
Chesapeake Quick Facts
Population : | 247,011 (2020) |
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 (59 years ago) |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 08:57:42 (24th May 2022) |
Density : | 272 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 10.04% (2010-2020) |



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.
Chesapeake map
- Official Website
Official website of Chesapeake
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 10.04% in 10 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 |
2020 | 247,011 | 0.88% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Chesapeake
1 Chesapeake City Park
900 City Park Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Oak Grove Lake Park
409 Byron St, Chesapeake, VA 23320, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Northwest River Park
1733 Indian Creek Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Fun Forest
900 City Park Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Indian River Park
1709 Rokeby Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23320, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Chesapeake
1 Bowlero Chesapeake
112 Medical Pkwy E, Chesapeake, VA 23320, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Chuck E. Cheese
1528 Sam's Cir, Chesapeake, VA 23320, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Chesapeake
1 Chesapeake City Hall
306 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322 ➦ Show Map
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2 City of Chesapeake Treasurer
306 Cedar Road City, Hall 1st Floor, Chesapeake, VA 23322 ➦ Show Map
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3 Chesapeake Human Resources
306 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322 ➦ Show Map
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4 Chesapeake City Council
306 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322 ➦ Show Map
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5 Virginia Dept. Of Agriculture & Consumer Services
2401-2439 S Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VA 23320, United States ➦ Show Map
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6 Chesapeake Elections Department
411 Cedar Rd # 4, Chesapeake, VA 23322 ➦ Show Map
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7 Chesapeake City Clerk
306 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322 ➦ Show Map
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8 Virginia Department-Agriculture
501 Barnes Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23324, United States ➦ Show Map
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9 City of Chesapeake General Services Department
431 Albemarle Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23322 ➦ Show Map
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10 Chesapeake City
1713 Rock Bridge Mews, Chesapeake, VA 23320 ➦ Show Map
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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, .
List
- Kenny Easley (All-American college football player, professional football player, defensive back, safety) he was born in 15/01/1959
- Percy Harvin (American football player, wide receiver) he was born in 28/05/1988
- Michael Copon (American actor, model, producer and singer) he was born in 13/11/1982
- Mike Scott (American basketball player) he was born in 16/07/1988
- Magnum T.A. (American professional wrestler) he was born in 11/06/1959
- Jay Pharoah (American actor, comedian, impressionist, rapper, and voice actor) he was born in 14/10/1987
- Edward Seward (American basketball player) he was born in 20/10/1978
- DeAngelo Hall (American football defensive back) he was born in 19/11/1983
- Spencer Ross (American sports broadcaster) he was born in 04/07/1981
- Orlandus Wilson (American singer (1917-1998)) he was born in 27/08/1917
- Randy Forbes (American politician) he was born in 17/02/1952
- Frank Hassell (American basketball player) he was born in 09/10/1988
- Mark Davis (American basketball player, born 1963) he was born in 08/06/1963
- Ras-I Dowling (Player of American football) he was born in 09/05/1988
- Andrew Warren (American spy) he was born in 01/01/1967
- Ashton Lewis (American racing driver) he was born in 22/01/1972
- Charlie Stukes (American football player) he was born in 13/09/1943
- Bessie Blount Griffin (American physical therapist) she was born in 24/11/1914
Schools in Chesapeake
College & universities near Chesapeake, VA
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
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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, VA
Code | Name | Address | Type |
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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 |
Post offices near Chesapeake
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
---|---|---|
South Norfolk Post Office | Chesapeake (VA) | 23324 |
Berkley Post Office | Norfolk (VA) | 23523 |
Portlock Post Office | Chesapeake (VA) | 23324 |
Customhou Post Office | Norfolk (VA) | 23514 |
Navy Yard Post Office | Portsmouth (VA) | 23709 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Chesapeake , West Virginia town in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States with a population of 1,393 people.
- Chesapeake , Ohio village in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States with a population of 696 people.
Other cities in City of Chesapeake
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in City of Chesapeake , VA.
City Name | Population | Title |
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South Hill | 4,356 | Town in Virginia |
Distance to Other Cities
Chesapeake distances to largest Virginia cities