Around Mount Union ...
The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is Roanoke. It is located about 12 miles [19 km] to the south of Mount Union. Roanoke has a population of 99,100 people.<1>.
The next largest community is Blacksburg. It is located about 29 miles [ km] to the southwest of Mount Union and has a population of 44,100 people.
Below is a sample of nearby communities: Keep in mind that when we give a distance, it's a 'straight-line' distance .<2>
- Abbott (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
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- Abbott lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<2> to the west of Mount Union and is located in Craig County
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- Apple Tree Village (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
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- Apple Tree Village lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<2> to the southeast of Mount Union and is located in Botetourt County
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Apple Tree Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Blue Ridge (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
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- Blue Ridge lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> to the southeast of Mount Union and is located in Botetourt County
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blue Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blue Ridge<4>
- Cloverdale (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
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- Cloverdale lies 6 miles [9.7 km]<2> to the southeast of Mount Union and is located in Botetourt County
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cloverdale<4>
- Daleville (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
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- Daleville lies 4 miles [6.4 km]<2> to the southeast of Mount Union and is located in Botetourt County
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Daleville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Daleville<4>
- Fincastle (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
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- Fincastle lies 6 miles [9.7 km]<2> to the northeast of Mount Union and is located in Botetourt County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 341 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fincastle<4>
- Hanging Rock (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
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- Hanging Rock lies 9 miles [14.5 km]<2> to the southwest of Mount Union and is located in Roanoke County
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- Hollins (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
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- Hollins lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<2> to the south of Mount Union and is located in Roanoke County
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hollins have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hollins<4>
- Laymantown (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
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- Laymantown lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<2> to the southeast of Mount Union and is located in Botetourt County
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laymantown have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Mason Cove (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
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- Mason Cove lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<2> to the southwest of Mount Union and is located in Roanoke County
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- New Castle (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
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- New Castle lies 8 miles [12.9 km]<2> to the northwest of Mount Union and is located in Craig County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 155 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Castle<4>
- Runaway Village (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
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- Runaway Village lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<2> to the southeast of Mount Union and is located in Botetourt County
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Runaway Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Salem (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
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- Salem lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<2> to the southwest of Mount Union and is located in Salem City
- Population from the 2020 Census: 25,340 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Salem have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Salem<4>
- Sunset Village (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
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- Sunset Village lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<2> to the south of Mount Union and is located in Salem City
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Village have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Troutville (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
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- Troutville lies 5 miles [8 km]<2> to the southeast of Mount Union and is located in Botetourt County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 430 people
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Troutville
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Troutville<4>
- Mason Cove (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
For more communities neighboring Mount Union, please visit our County-by-County Page for Mount Union.
Botetourt County ...
Mount Union is located in Botetourt County<5>.
The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Botetourt County: Alleghany, Bedford, Craig, Roanoke & Rockbridge.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Mount Union ...
It seems like there is always a nearby community with a name that seems interesting, maybe familiar or just catches our attention in some other way. We've collected some names which strike us as being curious or interesting. Our list can be found on the Tidbits & Trivia Page for Mount Union.
Airports Near Mount Union ...
When a trip includes a flight, we try to find an airport that best fits our travel plans.<6> To that purpose, we've assembled a list of that are relatively close to Mount Union and that information can be found on the Airports Page for Mount Union.
Websites We Enjoy ...
When we're planning a trip, we like to check the following websites for sights, attractions and places to visit.
- For the State of Virginia:
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- Also of Interest:
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Mentions & References for Mount Union
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Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Mount Union. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Botetourt County: www.co.botetourt.va.us/
The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Mount Union. |
| <2> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Mount Union) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Mount Union. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.4518, Longitude: -79.9700 In this case, the coordinates for Mount Union have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <3> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we have found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | If you're interested in how the shape of Virginia's counties, including Botetourt, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <6> | When we are planning a trip (for example, to Mount Union), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip. |