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Statistics & Facts

City Attractions

Organizations, Churches, and Sports.

Schools.

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Statistics & Facts

The Virginia state capital is Richmond.
The population of Altavista is approximately 3686 (1990), 3450 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 1618 (1990), 1476 (2010).
The amount of land area in Altavista is 12.673 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0.061 sq kilometers.
The distance from Altavista to Washington DC is 177 miles.
The distance to the Virginia state capital is 106 miles. (as the crow flies)
Altavista is positioned 37.12 degrees north of the equator and 79.28 degrees west of the prime meridian.

Attractions

Avoca - One of the town's oldest houses dating back to the Civil kWar. The old house has been transformed into a museum open to the public.
Uncle Billy s Day - held annually on the first weekend of June. It is a weekend-long festival including flea markets, carnival rides, GREAT food, fireworks, and plenty more!
Uncle Billy's Trade Lot - held on every first Saturday of every month. It is one of the country's oldest flea markets, and attracts people from as far away as California and Florida. "First Saturday", as it is usually referred to, began as just a farmer's market selling such items as flour, corn, and livestock from Uncle Billy Lane's farm. Over the years, it added items such as tools and eventually turned into the big flea market it is today. You had better get there early though, after 9 o-clock, you're going to have a tough time getting a parking spot!
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Altavista Schools

Altavista High School/Altavista Middle School
904 Bedford Avenue, Altavista, Virginia
(804) 369-4768