About Cana
Cana is a small unincorporated community in southwestern Virginia.
Officially, Cana is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 7.93 square miles.
📰 Cana News Today
- Shirley Lorraine McMillian Jones Obituary May 14, 2026 Moody Funeral Services · May 14
- Man accused in murder of Virginia sheriff's deputy captured in North Carolina 13newsnow.com · May 31
- N.C. officers arrest suspect in killing of Virginia deputy Spectrum News · Jun 1
- Suspected police killer apprehended in Mount Airy mtairynews.com · May 31
- Suspect in Carroll County deputy killing spotted on wildlife camera in Surry County wfmynews2.com · May 31
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Cana Unique
- The only place in America named Cana — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in southwestern Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Cana
- Daddy Sams
- The Cana Copper Pot — southern
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Cana
- St. Paul
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateVirginia
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area7.93 sq mi
Coordinates36.5806, -80.6679