Harrisonburg, Virginia

city in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, United States

Harrisonburg is a city in Rockingham County, Virginia. It had 51,814 people at the 2020 census.[4]

Harrisonburg, Virginia
Rockingham County Courthouse in downtown Harrisonburg
Rockingham County Courthouse in downtown Harrisonburg
Nickname(s): 
The Friendly City, Rocktown, H'burg, The Burg, Friendly by Nature
Harrisonburg enclaved within Rockingham County
Harrisonburg enclaved within Rockingham County
Location of Harrisonburg in Virginia
Location of Harrisonburg in Virginia
Harrisonburg is located in the United States
Harrisonburg
Harrisonburg
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 38°26′58″N 78°52′08″W / 38.44944°N 78.86889°W / 38.44944; -78.86889
Country United States
State Virginia
CountyNone (Independent city)
Founded1779
Incorporated1916
Founded byThomas Harrison
Named forThomas Harrison
Government
 • TypeCouncil-manager government
Area
 • Total17.39 sq mi (45.04 km2)
 • Land17.34 sq mi (44.91 km2)
 • Water0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2)
Elevation
1,325 ft (404 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total51,814
 • Density3,000/sq mi (1,200/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
22801–22803, 22807
Area code540
FIPS code51-35624[2]
GNIS feature ID1498489[3]
Websitewww.harrisonburgva.gov

Harrisonburg is the county seat of Rockingham County.[5] Harrisonburg is home to James Madison University and Eastern Mennonite University.

References

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  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Harrisonburg – Populated Place". Geographic Names Information System. USGS. Retrieved May 8, 2008.
  4. "QuickFacts: Harrisonburg city, Virginia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  5. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

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