Virginia Map: Virginia is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States. Virginia is the the 12th most populous and 35th-largest state by area. It covers an area of 42,774.2 sq mi (110,785 km2) , with population of 8,631,393 people according to 2020 U.S. Census.
Map of Virginia with Cities, Road, River, Highways
About Map: Virginia Map showing the capital, state boundary, roads, rail network,rivers, interstate highways, major cities and towns.
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About Virginia State Map
The State of Virginia is also known as the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is located between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. Virginia is in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern areas of the United States. The Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay, which serve as habitat for a large portion of the Commonwealth's flora and wildlife, have altered the terrain and climate of the state. The most populated city in the Commonwealth is Virginia Beach, while Fairfax County is the most populous political unit. Richmond serves as the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Maryland and Washington, D.C. bound the Commonwealth to the north and east, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, to the south by North Carolina, to the southwest by Tennessee, to the west by Kentucky, and to the north and west by West Virginia. All these borders of the Commonwealth of Virginia could be seen clearly in Virginia map.
Virginia Map
The detailed map of Virginia depicts the state's boundaries, the location of the state capital, Richmond, major cities and other populated areas, rivers and lakes, major highways, interstates, railroads, and airports, and other geographical features. This Virginia map can be used for both educational and non-educational purposes. It is available for free download.
Virginia Map Illustrates Major Cities
The major town of Virginia can be easily spotted in Virginia map. The major towns like Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Richmond, Newport News, Alexandria, and Hampton are indicated with special symbol to identify them in Virginia map. The location of other small towns of the commonwealth of Virginia is indicated in the map.
Virginia Map Indicates National Highways & Routes of the State
The Virginia map displays all of the National Highways and Routes because they are part of the state's transportation system. Information regarding national highways and routes is provided below.
Virginia State Facts
| State Name | Virginia |
| Nickname | The Old Dominion |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Capital City | Richmond |
| Largest City | Virginia Beach |
| Abbreviation | VA |
| State Motto | Sic Semper Tyrannis |
| Bordering States | Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia |
| State Flower | Flowering Dogwood |
| State Bird | Northern Cardinal |
| State Animal | American Foxhound |
| Joined the Union | June 25, 1788 |
| Area | 42,775 sq mi (110,787 sq km) |
| Major Cities | Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Richmond, Arlington |
| Timezone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Population | 8,631,393 (2020 Census) |
| Highest Point | Mount Rogers - 5,729 ft (1,746 m) |
| Lowest Point | Atlantic Ocean - Sea Level |
| Major Rivers | James River, Potomac River, Rappahannock River, York River, Roanoke River |
| Major Lakes | Smith Mountain Lake, Lake Anna, Kerr Lake, Philpott Lake, Claytor Lake |
| Longest River | Roanoke River |
| Famous For | Colonial history, Shenandoah Valley, military bases, beaches, presidents |
| Airports | Washington Dulles International Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Norfolk International Airport |
| Major Sports Team | Washington Commanders, Richmond Flying Squirrels, Norfolk Tides |
| Major Highways | US Highway 1, US Highway 11, US Highway 17, US Highway 29, US Highway 58 |
| State Routes | Virginia State Route 3, Virginia State Route 7, Virginia State Route 28, Virginia State Route 168, Virginia State Route 234 |
| Official Website | https://www.virginia.gov |
List of the Largest Cities in Virginia by Population
| City | County | Population (2020 Census) | Lat Long |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | Independent City | 459,470 | 36.8529,-75.9780 |
| Chesapeake | Independent City | 249,422 | 36.7682,-76.2875 |
| Norfolk | Independent City | 238,005 | 36.8508,-76.2859 |
| Richmond | Independent City | 226,610 | 37.5407,-77.4360 |
| Newport News | Independent City | 186,247 | 37.0871,-76.4730 |
| Alexandria | Independent City | 159,467 | 38.8048,-77.0469 |
| Hampton | Independent City | 137,148 | 37.0299,-76.3452 |
| Roanoke | Independent City | 100,011 | 37.2709,-79.9414 |
| Portsmouth | Independent City | 97,915 | 36.8354,-76.2983 |
| Suffolk | Independent City | 94,324 | 36.7282,-76.5836 |
Virginia Interstates
North-South interstates include: Interstate 77, Interstate 81, Interstate 85 and Interstate 95.
East-West interstates include: Interstate 64, Interstate 66 and Interstate 264.
Virginia State Routes
Virginia State Route 3, Virginia State Route 7, Virginia State Route 28, Virginia State Route 168, Virginia State Route 234, Virginia State Route 267, Virginia State Route 460.
Regions in Virginia
- Shenandoah Valley
- Tidewater
- Northern Virginia
- Blue Ridge Highlands
- Southside Virginia
- Eastern Shore
- Central Virginia
- Hampton Roads
Main Sights in Virginia
- Shenandoah National Park - Luray
- Colonial Williamsburg - Williamsburg
- Mount Vernon - Mount Vernon
- Virginia Beach Boardwalk - Virginia Beach
- Arlington National Cemetery - Arlington
- Natural Bridge State Park - Natural Bridge
- Monticello - Charlottesville
- Luray Caverns - Luray
- Blue Ridge Parkway - Western Virginia
- Jamestown Settlement - Jamestown
- Virginia Military Institute - Lexington
- Great Falls Park - McLean
National Parks in Virginia
- Shenandoah National Park
- Colonial National Historical Park
- Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
- Blue Ridge Parkway
- George Washington Birthplace National Monument
- Manassas National Battlefield Park
- Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
- Cape Henry Memorial
Beaches in Virginia
- Virginia Beach - Virginia Beach
- Sandbridge Beach - Virginia Beach
- Colonial Beach - Colonial Beach
- Buckroe Beach - Hampton
- Ocean View Beach - Norfolk
- Assateague Beach - Chincoteague