Founded in 1761, Amherst County is one of 95 counties in the state of Virginia. Historically, Amherst County was formed from Albemarle county. The city of Amherst is the county seat. With FIPS code of 9, Amherst County has a population of 31,273 and area of 475 square miles (1,230 km2).
List of all cities in Amherst County, VA alphabetically
| City/Town | Postal Code | Area Code |
| Amherst, VA | 24521 | 434 |
| Clifford, VA | 24533 | 434 |
| Falconerville, VA | 24521 | 434 |
| Madison Heights, VA | 24572 | 434 |
| Monroe, VA | 24574 | 434 |
| Sweet Briar, VA | 24595 | 434 |
| Wrights Shop, VA | 24572 | 434 |