Norton, Virginia
Norton is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia, located in the far western tip of the state in Wise County, Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,687, making it the least populous city in Virginia. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Norton with surrounding Wise County for statistical purposes.
Norton, Virginia | |
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A view overlooking Norton, Virginia at Flag Rock | |
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Location in the Commonwealth of Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 36°56′12″N 82°37′30″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | None (Independent city) |
| Founded | 1894 |
| Named for | Eckstein Norton |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Joseph Fawbush |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.51 sq mi (19.46 km2) |
| • Land | 7.48 sq mi (19.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,133 ft (650 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 3,687 |
| • Density | 490/sq mi (190/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 24273 |
| Area code | 276 |
| FIPS code | 51-57688 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1485924 |
| Website | http://www.nortonva.org/ |
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