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Document and Entity Information
Jan. 30, 2020
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Entity Registrant Name CHESAPEAKE UTILITIES CORP
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0000019745
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Jan. 30, 2020
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, State or Province DE
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