Harrisonburg, Virginia

Harrisonburg, Virginia
Independent city
Rockingham County Courthouse in downtown Harrisonburg
Nickname(s): 
The Friendly City, Rocktown, H'burg, The Burg, Friendly by Nature
Harrisonburg enclaved within Rockingham County
Location of Harrisonburg in Virginia
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
[1]
 • 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
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Harrisonburg is a city in Rockingham County, Virginia. It had 51,814 people at the 2020 census.[4]

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

References

  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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