Washington, Vermont

Washington, Vermont
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Washington, Vermont
Washington, Vermont
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 44°5′0″N 72°25′19″W / 44.08333°N 72.42194°W / 44.08333; -72.42194
CountryUnited States
StateVermont
CountyOrange
Communities
  • Washington
  • South Washington
  • Washington Heights
Area
  Total
38.9 sq mi (100.7 km2)
  Land38.9 sq mi (100.6 km2)
  Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
1,765 ft (538 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
1,032
  Density27/sq mi (10.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
05675 (Washington)
05038 (Chelsea)
05086 (West Topsham)
05641 (Barre)
05654 (Graniteville)
05679 (Williamstown)
Area code802
FIPS code50-76750
GNIS feature ID1462243

Washington is a town in Orange County, Vermont, in the United States. The population was 1,032 at the 2020 census. The town is believed to be named after George Washington, although the town may also be named after Washington, Connecticut, as there are records of individuals moving from that town in Connecticut to Vermont around 1766.