Chatham, Virginia
Chatham: town in Virginia
About
Chatham is a town located in the county of Pittsylvania in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,269 and a population density of 241 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,413 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Chatham
| Population | 1,413 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| County | Pittsylvania County |
| Postal code | 24531 |
| Phone Area Codes | 434 |
| Area | 5.26 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.8257,-79.3981 |
| Altitude | 748 feet / 228 meters |
| Capital city | Chatham is capital of Pittsylvania County |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:59:49 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 269 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 10.19% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Chatham is located at 36°49'32"N 79°23'53"W (36.8256900, -79.3980800).
Chatham map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Chatham increased by 10.19% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,269 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,471 | 13.73% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,486 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,481 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,465 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,466 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,459 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,441 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,439 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,427 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,413 | -0.99% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Chatham
1Chatham Town Hall
16 Court Pl, Chatham, VA 24531 View details
Phone: +14344328153
People born in Chatham (13)
People born in Chatham, including television producer Barbara Hall, politician Dan Daniel, United States Army Medal of Honor recipient Archer T. Gammon, .
More notable people
- Archibald Thomas Robertson (Baptist New Testament scholar) he was born in 06/11/1863
- Bobby Mitchell (professional golfer) he was born in 23/02/1943
- Claudia Emerson (American academic, writer and poet) she was born in 13/01/1957
- Jack Sanford (American baseball player) he was born in 23/06/1917
- Robert Prunty (College football coach)
- Stevie Woods (American singer) he was born in 02/07/1951
- William Gilmer (Naval governor of Guam) he was born in 21/05/1863
- Wyatt C. Hedrick (American architect) he was born in 17/12/1888
- William Carrington Thompson (American politician) he was born in 06/11/1915
- Robert C. Vaden he was born in 01/01/1882
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Chatham, VA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 231420 | Averett University | Danville (VA) | 24541 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Chatham, VA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN | Danville | 677 Craghead St. | RAIL |
| LYH | Kemper Street station | 825 Kemper St | RAIL |
| RNK | Roanoke | 710 Williamson Road NE | BUS |
| BNC | Burlington | 101 North Main Street | RAIL |
| GRO | J. Douglas Galyon Depot | 236 East Washington Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Chatham.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham Post Office | Chatham (VA) | 24531 |
Other places with the same name (9)
- Chatham, Illinois village in Illinois, USA with a population of 13,159 people.
- Chatham, New Jersey borough in Morris County, New Jersey with a population of 8,601 people.
- Chatham, Massachusetts town in Massachusetts, USA with a population of 5,994 people.
- Chatham, New York town in Columbia County, New York, United States with a population of 3,819 people.
- Chatham, Ohio human settlement in Ohio, United States of America with a population of 2,396 people.
- Chatham, Pennsylvania unincorporated community in Chester County, Pennsylvania with a population of 578 people.
- Chatham, Louisiana town in Louisiana, USA with a population of 551 people.
- Chatham, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire with a population of 364 people.
- Chatham, Michigan village in Michigan, USA with a population of 203 people.
Other cities in Pittsylvania County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pittsylvania County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hurt | 1,211 | Town in Pittsylvania County, Virginia |
| Gretna | 1,179 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Chatham distances to largest Virginia cities