City of Galax, Virginia
City of Galax: Located in southwestern Virginia, Galax is an independent city surrounded by Carroll and Grayson counties.
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City of Galax is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia.
County Snapshot
City of Galax at a glance
City of Galax currently has 1 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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Virginia counties
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GalaxPopulation 6,296
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Quick Facts about City of Galax
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.6612,-80.9240 |
| Altitude | 2,372 feet / 723 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 01:37:46 (23rd April 2026) |
| Weather | 76℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
City of Galax is located at 36°39'40"N 80°55'26"W (36.6612400, -80.9239700).
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The largest city of City of Galax is Galax with a population of 6,296. . See all City of Galax cities & populated places.
City of Galax Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in City of Galax.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Galax | 6,296 | Independent city in Virginia, United States |
Virginia Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | 1,150,847 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Prince William County | 475,533 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Virginia Beach | 451,231 | The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business. |
| Loudoun County | 422,784 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesterfield County | 358,245 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Henrico County | 333,766 | County in Virginia, United States |
| Chesapeake | 247,011 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Norfolk | 242,803 | The most populous city in Virginia. |
| Arlington County | 240,119 | County in Virginia, United States; suburb of Washington, D. |
| Richmond | 232,226 | The capital of Virginia. |
| Arlington | 229,164 | A county in Virginia. |
| City of Portsmouth | 215,133 | Administrative division in Virginia, United States |
| Newport News | 179,062 | The second most populous city in Virginia. |
| Alexandria | 158,726 | A city in Virginia. |
| Stafford County | 156,748 | County in Virginia, United States |
| East Hampton | 147,993 | Town in New York |