Drakes Branch, Virginia
Town · Population 516 · #166 in Virginia
About Drakes Branch
Set in the southern part of Virginia, Drakes Branch is a tiny community with an estimated population of 516.
Officially, Drakes Branch is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 4.14 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 125 residents per square mile.
📰 Drakes Branch News Today
- Franklin Ashworth Obituary (1937 - 2026) - Drakes Branch, VA - Richmond Times-Dispatch Legacy obituary · Jul 29
- Watkins murder Newspapers.com · Apr 23
- Virginia general election results for Charlotte County on Nov. 4, 2025 wsls.com · Oct 31
- Drakes Branch, Virginia Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 21
- Drakes Branch, VA Weather Forecast AccuWeather · Jul 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Drakes Branch Unique
- The only place in America named Drakes Branch — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Drakes Branch
- D's Coffee Delight — coffee shop (café)
- DYL Choices
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Drakes Branch Musuem · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Drakes Branch
- Charlotte State Forest · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateVirginia
TypeTown
Population (2024)516
Rank in state#166 of 227
Land area4.14 sq mi
Density125/sq mi
Coordinates36.9933, -78.6009