Chatham, Virginia

Chatham is a town in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, United States. It is the county seat of Pittsylvania County. Chatham's population was 1,232 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Danville, Virginia Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town was originally called Competition, but the name was changed to Chatham by the Virginia General Assembly on May 1, 1852.

Chatham, Virginia
Town
North Main Street Chatham Virginia, 2022
Location of Chatham, Virginia
Coordinates: 36°49′32″N 79°23′51″W
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountyPittsylvania
Government
  TypeCouncil-Manager
  MayorAlisa B. Davis
  Town CouncilJanet R. Bishop
William P. Black
Teresa D. Easley
Henry Hurt
Irvin W. Perry
Robert B. Thompson
  Town ManagerNicholas Morris
Area
  Total2.03 sq mi (5.26 km2)
  Land2.03 sq mi (5.26 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
748 ft (228 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total1,232
  Density607.2/sq mi (234.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
24531
Area code434
FIPS code51-15000
GNIS feature ID1498464
Websitewww.chatham-va.gov

Chatham is home to Chatham High School, Hargrave Military Academy, and Chatham Hall, an all-female boarding high school.

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