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Waynesboro, Virginia

City · Population 23,498 · #25 in Virginia
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Waynesboro is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States. It is one of two cities in the Staunton-Stuarts Draft Metropolitan Statistical Area, with Staunton being the largest.

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About Waynesboro

Waynesboro is a close-knit town in central Virginia counting 23,498 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Waynesboro is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 14.97 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,570 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Waynesboro Unique

  • A top-25 city in Virginia by population (#25 of 227 incorporated places).
  • One of 5 places in the US named Waynesboro — but the Virginia one has a character all its own.
  • Part of the fabric of Virginia — one of 688 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 23,498.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Waynesboro

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🍽️ Where to Eat in Waynesboro

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🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Lisa Geiman Studio & Shop · Art gallery
  • Waynesboro Heritage Museum · Museum
  • Plumb House Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Waynesboro

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🏫 Schools in Waynesboro

  • Berkeley Glenn Elementary
  • Cassell Elementary
  • Kate Collins Middle
  • Wayne Hills Center
  • Waynesboro High
  • Wenonah Elementary
  • Westwood Hills Elementary
  • William Perry Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Lana Williams
Population (2024)23,498
Rank in state#25 of 227
Land area14.97 sq mi
Density1,570/sq mi
Coordinates38.0672, -78.9014

🌤️ Current Weather

Right now76°F
ConditionsMostly Sunny
Wind7 to 12 mph

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