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Cumberland, Virginia
Central Cumberland in 2015
Central Cumberland in 2015
Cumberland, Virginia is located in Virginia
Cumberland, Virginia
Cumberland, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Cumberland, Virginia is located in the United States
Cumberland, Virginia
Cumberland, Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Virginia
County Cumberland
Area
 • Total 4.19 sq mi (10.84 km2)
 • Land 4.17 sq mi (10.79 km2)
 • Water 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation
455 ft (139 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 365
 • Density 94/sq mi (36.4/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
23040
Area code(s) 804
FIPS code 51-20768
GNIS feature ID 1498472

Cumberland is a small community in Virginia, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.

Cumberland is also the county seat of Cumberland County. A county seat is like the main town or capital of a county. It's where the county government offices are located.

Where is Cumberland, Virginia?

Cumberland is located in the state of Virginia. It sits along two important roads: U.S. Route 60 and State Route 45. These roads help connect Cumberland to other places.

Distance to Nearby Cities

Cumberland is about 48 miles (77 kilometers) west of Richmond. Richmond is the capital city of Virginia. It is also about 51 miles (82 kilometers) east of Amherst.

How Many People Live in Cumberland?

The population of Cumberland is quite small. According to the 2020 census, there were 365 people living there. This makes it a quiet and close-knit community.

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