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Galax is an independent city located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is bounded to the east by Carroll County and to the west by Grayson County. The population was 6,837 at the 2000 census. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Galax with neighboring Carroll county for statistical purposes.

Galax is located at 36.664675, -80.920275.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.3 km² (8.2 mi²), all land.

Galax, Virginia is the gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains. The City is rich with tradition, shopping, recreation and scenic beauty. A visit to Galax, Virginia offers everything from quaint downtown shops to hiking and Old Time Bluegrass Music festivals. Come, explore Galax!

Located in the Appalachian region of the United States, Galax has long been famous for its traditional, or "old-time" music and musicians. Although the entire Appalachian region is known for its music, the region around Mount Airy, North Carolina and Galax is one of the few areas of the United States where this music has remained strongest, even among young people. The Old Fiddler's Convention, one of the most prominent traditional music contests in the United States, has been held annually in Galax since 1935.

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