Appalachia, Virginia
Town · Population 1,376 · #116 in Virginia
About Appalachia
Set in the southwestern part of Virginia, Appalachia is a small town counting 1,376 people who proudly call it home.
Appalachia holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.44 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 400 residents per square mile.
📰 Appalachia News Today
- Black lung cases surging again in Southwest Va., Appalachia; miners blame blocked regulations Virginia Mercury · Aug 17
- Kudzu, Farmstands And Bristol’s ‘Black Bottom’ Community, Inside Appalachia West Virginia Public Broadcasting · Aug 14
- How do you say ‘Appalachia’? Virginia Tech research finds no single right answer WDBJ7 · Jul 23
- We Salute You: Ralph John Ramey, Appalachia, Virginia WCYB · Aug 11
- There's no right or wrong way to say 'Appalachia' Virginia Tech News · Jul 20
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Appalachia Unique
- The only place in America named Appalachia — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Virginia — one of 688 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Appalachia
- Appalachian Mercantile (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Appalachia
- Island Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateVirginia
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,376
Rank in state#116 of 227
Land area3.44 sq mi
Density400/sq mi
Coordinates36.9127, -82.7950