Forest, Virginia
| Forest, Virginia | |
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| CDP | |
 Location of Forest, Virginia |
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| Coordinates: 37°22′N 79°16′W / 37.367°N 79.267°WCoordinates: 37°22′N 79°16′W / 37.367°N 79.267°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Bedford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.9 sq mi (35.9 km2) |
| • Land | 13.7 sq mi (35.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 9,106 |
| • Density | 660/sq mi (250/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 24551 |
| Area code(s) | 434 |
| FIPS code | 51-28688 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1494932 |
Forest is a census-designated place (CDP) in Bedford County, Virginia, United States. The population was 9,106 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Forest is located at 37°22′N 79°16′W / 37.367°N 79.267°W (37.370723, -79.266801).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 13.9 square miles (35.9 km2), of which 13.7 square miles (35.6 km2) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.3 km2), or 0.89%, is water.
Forest is a suburban part of metropolitan Lynchburg, containing many subdivided properties carved from and around surrounding farms and woodlands. The Ivy Hill community is the largest development and is built around the Ivy Hill Golf Course. The community has been experiencing rapid growth and development over the past 10 years, especially after Rte 221 was widened to 4 lanes in 2009. The growth of commercial businesses and housing which slowed briefly during the 2007-2010 recession, is expected to continue into the near future. The recent construction of shopping centers such as Cavalier Corner and the large Forest Square strip mall beside the post office evidence this recent growth. Forest is home to Jefferson Forest High School (the Cavaliers, ~1400 students), Forest Middle School (the Knights, ~1100 students), Forest Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, and New London Academy.
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