About Galax
Galax is a close-knit town in southwestern Virginia with an estimated population of 6,739.
Officially, Galax is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.24 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 818 residents per square mile.
📰 Galax News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Galax Unique
- The only place in America named Galax — 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
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,739.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Galax
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Galax
- Applebee's — american
- Aunt Bea's — barbecue
- Curo's Pizza — pizza
- El Rio Grande — mexican
- El Torito — mexican
- Kyoto — japanese
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- RJ's Pizza and Subs — italian
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
- The Galax Smokehouse — barbecue
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Jeff Matthews Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Galax
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Galax
- Coop Ctr For Excep Children
- Fairview Elementary
- Galax Elementary
- Galax High
- Galax Middle
- Gladeville Elementary
- Oakland Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Twin County Regional Hospital ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.