Staunton -- U.S. city in Virginia Population (2000): 23853 Housing Units (2000): 10427 Land area (2000): 19.708131 sq. miles (51.043823 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km) Total area (2000): 19.708131 sq. miles (51.043823 sq. km) Located within: Virginia (VA), FIPS 51 Location: 38.157920 N, 79.076450 W Headwords: Staunton Staunton, VA Staunton city Staunton city, VA