Founded in 1953, Galax is one of 38 independent cities in the state of Virginia. Historically, Galax was formed from Grayson County and Carroll County. With FIPS code of 640, Galax has a population of 6,660 and area of 8 square miles (21 km2).
List of all cities in Galax City County, VA alphabetically
| City/Town | Postal Code | Area Code |
| Dalhart, VA | 24333 | 276 |
| Galax, VA | 24333 | 276 |
| Meadowcreek, VA | 24333 | 276 |