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Document and Entity Information
Nov. 08, 2019
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Entity Registrant Name CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP
Entity Address, State or Province DE
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0000019745
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Nov. 08, 2019
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Entity File Number 001-11590
Entity Tax Identification Number 51-0064146
Entity Address, Address Line One 909 Silver Lake Boulevard
Entity Address, City or Town Dover
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 19904
City Area Code (302)
Local Phone Number 734-6799
Security 12b Title Common Stock - par value per share $0.4867
Trading Symbol CPK
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false