Dungannon, Virginia
Town · Population 251 · #203 in Virginia
About Dungannon
Dungannon is a tiny community in southwestern Virginia with an estimated population of 251.
Dungannon holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.36 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 697 residents per square mile.
📰 Dungannon News Today
- Daniel "Sammy" Sam Brickey Obituary Apr 8, 2026 Gate City Funeral Home · Apr 10
- Dungannon community event to celebrate purchase of land next to depot, plan next steps Appalachian Voices · Jul 23
- Dungannon man arrested in connection with shooting Kingsport Times News · Jan 15
- Donna Kaye Lell Obituary Jun 26, 2026 Gate City Funeral Home · Jun 26
- 2026 July 4th Parade in Dungannon Virginia Star · Jul 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Dungannon Unique
- The only place in America named Dungannon — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Virginia — one of 688 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🏫 Schools in Dungannon
- Dungannon Elementary School
- Fort Blackmore Center for Excellence
- Fort Blackmore Primary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateVirginia
TypeTown
Population (2024)251
Rank in state#203 of 227
Land area0.36 sq mi
Density697/sq mi
Coordinates36.8284, -82.4681