Information on Amherst, Amherst County
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Welcome to our dedicated page for Amherst, located in the state of Virginia, Amherst County. Here, you will find detailed information about this city, including its geographical location, population data, administrative services, and local resources.
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Amherst town HALL, Amherst County
| Amherst town Hall's address | Amherst Amherst Municipal Building 153 Washington St, PO Box 390 AMHERST VA 24521 United States | |
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| Phone number of Amherst town Hall | +1 434-946-9400 | |
| Amherst, VA email | Not available | |
| Amherst official website | amherstva.gov/ | |
| Mayor of Amherst | ||
| Amherst County, Virginia: Vital Records | Amherst vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Virginia birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Amherst
What county is Amherst VA in?Amherst, VA is located in Amherst County |
Where is Amherst, Virginia ?Amherst is located in Amherst County, in the central part of Virginia, USA. Geographically, it is situated near the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It lies approximately 15 miles north of the city of Lynchburg and is well-positioned within the state for access to natural and urban amenities. |
What is the cost of living in Amherst VA ? |
Amherst administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| Commonwealth | Virginia |
| County | Amherst - other counties in Virginia |
Amherst building department, VA
| Office | Amherst County Building Department |
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| City | Amherst |
| State | Virginia |
| Address | 153 Washington Street, Amherst, VA 24521 |
| Phone | 434-946-9302 |
| Website | https://www.countyofamherst.com/departments/building-and-zoning |
Demography of Amherst
| Name of Amherst inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 2 231 inhabitants (2020) | 87 / 6 971 | ||
| Population density in Amherst | Not available | |||
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List of Passport Facilities in Amherst, VA
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| AMHERST POST OFFICE | 120 S MAIN STREET | 4349469274 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Amherst
There are 3 bank branches in Amherst.
Bank of the James is the most popular bank in Amherst with 1 branch offices, followed by Branch Banking and Trust Company with 1 branch offices and then First National Bank with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Amherst:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| Bank of the James | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Branch Banking and Trust Company | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First National Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Amherst administrative numbers
| Amherst town code | 5101672 |
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| Amherst town phone area code | 434 |
| Amherst town postcode | 24521 |
Transportation modes in Amherst
| Airport | Lynchburg Regional Airport 19.2 miles 36.9 miles Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport 48.3 miles |
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Amherst territory
| Amherst area | Not available |
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| Amherst altitude | 761 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 37.5769 Longitude: -79.0506 Latitude: 37° 34' 37'' North Longitude: 79° 3' 2'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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| Natural parks | Amherst isn't part of a natural park |
What is Amherst close to?
| Nearby cities include: Lynchburg, Lovingston, Buena Vista and Appomattox | ||
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| Buena Vista | Lovingston | Lovingston |
| Lynchburg |  | Lovingston |
| Lynchburg | Lynchburg | Appomattox |
| Lynchburg 14.9 miles | Lovingston 16 miles | Buena Vista 19.6 miles |
| Appomattox 19.8 miles | Rustburg 21.5 miles | Glasgow 22.4 miles |
| Lexington 25.6 miles | Buckingham 27.3 miles | Pamplin City 30 miles |
| Bedford 30.8 miles | ||
Distance between Amherst and other main cities and towns
| New York City : 347 miles | Los Angeles : 2197 miles | Chicago : 545 miles |
| Houston : 1082 miles | Phoenix : 1872 miles | Philadelphia : 266 miles closest |
| San Antonio : 1252 miles | San Diego : 2167 miles | Dallas : 1056 miles |
| San Jose : 2332 miles | Fort Worth : 1084 miles | Austin : 1183 miles |
| Jacksonville : 523 miles | Columbus : 313 miles | Indianapolis : 413 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Elementary schools in Amherst
Amherst Elementary
District of Amherst County Public SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 301
Central Elementary
District of Amherst County Public SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 321
Temperance Elementary
District of Amherst County Public SchoolsLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 83
Middle schools in Amherst
Amherst Middle
District of Amherst County Public SchoolsLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 347
High schools in Amherst
Amherst County High
District of Amherst County Public SchoolsLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1262