Covington, Virginia

About Covington

Set in the western part of Virginia, Covington is a close-knit town, home to 5,663 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Covington is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.47 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,035 residents per square mile.

📰 Covington News Today

• How many people live in Covington Independent City, VA? USAFacts · Apr 6
• Staunton District | Construction Under Way for New Rayon Drive Bridge in Covington vdot.virginia.gov · May 7
• Michael Lee "Mickey" Craghead Obituary (2026) - Covington, VA - Arritt Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 16
• Linda Slayton Caldwell nicelyfuneralhome.com · Jun 18
• Clayton Huston Cary Obituary | Loving Funeral Home | COVINGTON, VA Tribute Archive · Aug 13

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Covington Unique

• One of 11 places in the US named Covington — but the Virginia one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in western 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 5,663.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Covington

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Covington

• China House Restaurant — chinese
• James Burke House Eatery — sandwich
• Casa De Leones Mexican Grill — mexican
• Cucci's Pizzeria — pizza
• Double C. Cafe (café)
• Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant
• Hot Dog House — hot dog
• Luca's Pizza — pizza
• Michael's Pizza — pizza
• Ray's Sweet Shoppe and Poutinerie

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Alleghany Historical Society · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Covington

• Covington City Park & Pool reviews ★
• Covington Historic District reviews ★
• Reservoir Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Covington

• Alleghany High
• Callaghan Elementary
• Covington High
• Covington Middle
• Jackson River Tech Ctr
• Jeter-Watson Elementary
• Mountain View Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Covington

🏘️ Nearby Communities