Washington County | |
|---|---|
 Washington County Courthouse | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Virginia | |
 Virginia's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 36°43′N 81°58′W / 36.72°N 81.96°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Virginia |
| Founded | 1776 |
| Named for | George Washington |
| Seat | Abingdon |
| Largest town | Abingdon |
| Area | |
• Total | 566 sq mi (1,470 km2) |
| • Land | 561 sq mi (1,450 km2) |
| • Water | 5.0 sq mi (13 km2) 0.9% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 53,935  |
| • Density | 95/sq mi (37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 9th |
| Website | www |
Washington County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 53,935.[1] Its county seat is Abingdon.[2] Washington County is part of the Kingsport–Bristol–Bristol, TN-VA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a component of the Johnson City–Kingsport–Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area, commonly known as the "Tri-Cities" region.
- ^ "Washington County, Virginia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.