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 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
Official website of Chesapeake
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 (58 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 00:38:28 (17th October 2021) |
| Density : | 272 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 10.04% (2010-2020) |
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 |
Local Places in Chesapeake
1 Chesapeake City Hall
Address: 306 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322 ➦ Show Map
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2 Chesapeake Human Resources
Address: 306 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322 ➦ Show Map
☎ +17573826492 🔗 Url
3 Chesapeake City Council
Address: 306 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322 ➦ Show Map
☎ +17573826153 🔗 Url
4 Chesapeake Elections Department
Address: 411 Cedar Rd # 4, Chesapeake, VA 23322 ➦ Show Map
☎ +17572779797 🔗 Url
5 Chesapeake City Clerk
Address: 306 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322 ➦ Show Map
☎ +17573826151 🔗 Url
6 City of Chesapeake General Services Department
Address: 431 Albemarle Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23322 ➦ Show Map
☎ +17573828976 🔗 Url
7 Chesapeake City
Address: 1713 Rock Bridge Mews, Chesapeake, VA 23320 ➦ Show Map
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8 City of Chesapeake
Address: 1080 Sentry Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23323 ➦ Show Map
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9 Chesapeake City Finance Department
Address: 306 Cedar Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322 ➦ Show Map
☎ +17573826156 🔗 Url
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) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| South Hill | 4,356 | Town in Virginia |
Distance to Other Cities
Chesapeake distances to largest Virginia cities