Galax,

4 definitions found

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  galax
       n : tufted evergreen perennial herb having spikes of tiny white
           flowers and glossy green round to heart-shaped leaves
           that become coppery to maroon or purplish in fall [syn: {galaxy},
            {wandflower}, {beetleweed}, {coltsfoot}, {Galax
           urceolata}]



From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]:

  Galax, VA (city, FIPS 640)
    Location: 36.66450 N, 80.91772 W
    Population (1990): 6670 (2943 housing units)
    Area: 20.9 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
  Galax, VA (city, FIPS 30208)
    Location: 36.66450 N, 80.91772 W
    Population (1990): 6670 (2943 housing units)
    Area: 20.9 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
    Zip code(s): 24333

From U.S. Gazetteer Counties (2000) [gaz-county]:

  Galax -- U.S. city in Virginia
     Population (2000):    6837
     Housing Units (2000): 3217
     Land area (2000):     8.228278 sq. miles (21.311140 sq. km)
     Water area (2000):    0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
     Total area (2000):    8.228278 sq. miles (21.311140 sq. km)
     Located within:       Virginia (VA), FIPS 51
     Location:             36.664675 N, 80.920275 W
     Headwords:
      Galax
      Galax, VA
      Galax city
      Galax city, VA
  

From U.S. Gazetteer Places (2000) [gaz-place]:

  Galax, VA -- U.S. city in Virginia
     Population (2000):    6837
     Housing Units (2000): 3217
     Land area (2000):     8.228278 sq. miles (21.311140 sq. km)
     Water area (2000):    0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
     Total area (2000):    8.228278 sq. miles (21.311140 sq. km)
     FIPS code:            30208
     Located within:       Virginia (VA), FIPS 51
     Location:             36.664675 N, 80.920275 W
     ZIP Codes (1990):     24333
     Note: some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.
     Headwords:
      Galax, VA
      Galax