South Boston, Virginia

South Boston, Virginia
Town
Nickname: 
SoBo
Location of South Boston in Halifax County, Virginia
Coordinates: 36°42′28″N 78°54′12″W / 36.70778°N 78.90333°W / 36.70778; -78.90333
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountyHalifax
Government
 • MayorEdward Owens
Area
 • Total
13.15 sq mi (34.07 km2)
 • Land13.06 sq mi (33.83 km2)
 • Water0.093 sq mi (0.24 km2)
Elevation
430 ft (130 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
7,966
 • Density605.57/sq mi (233.81/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
24592
Area code434
FIPS code51-73712
GNIS feature ID1501641
Websitewww.southboston.com

South Boston, formerly Boyd's Ferry, is a town in Halifax County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, South Boston had a population of 7,966. It is the most populous town in Halifax County.