Virgin, Utah — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Virgin, Washington County.
| City | Virgin |
| State | Utah (UT) |
| County | Washington |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 37.208316 |
| Longitude | -113.188279 |
| Population | 715 |
| Density | 24.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Virgin is a locality in Washington County, Utah, United States. It is a small community with a population of 715. The population density is 24.0 people per km². Virgin is located at 37.2083°N, 113.1883°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 84779.
Virgin unfolds its sun-baked embrace beneath the towering crimson cliffs of Zion National Park, a landscape sculpted by eons of wind and water. It lies 18.4 miles east-north-east of Washington, UT (from Washington, UT: bearing 73°T), and is situated 6.0 miles east-north-east of Hurricane. The Virgin River, the lifeblood of this arid expanse, carves a serpentine path through the ochre and vermillion rock, its presence a constant, murmuring counterpoint to the vast silence of the desert sky. Sagebrush, tenacious and aromatic, clings to the slopes, punctuated by the stark, angular silhouettes of junipers and the occasional bloom of a desert wildflower, a defiant splash of color against the dominant earth tones. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, warm and imbued with the subtle minerality of the surrounding stone, and in the late afternoon, the light takes on a molten quality, transforming the canyons into cathedrals of shadow and fire. The history of Virgin is deeply entwined with the very land it occupies, a story of hardy pioneers who sought sustenance in this challenging terrain, drawn by the promise of fertile river bottoms. Early Mormon settlers established ranches and farms, their efforts a testament to human resilience against the formidable natural elements. While agriculture, primarily alfalfa and fruit, once formed the backbone of Virgin's economy, the undeniable allure of Zion National Park has reshaped its character. The town now serves as a gateway, its modest businesses catering to the influx of adventurers drawn to the park's breathtaking vistas and challenging hikes. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the sun's arc and the river's flow, a quiet existence punctuated by the seasonal ebb and flow of visitors, the distant call of a canyon wren, and the enduring spirit of a place that has learned to thrive in the heart of the desert.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Virgin, Utah with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Virgin and Washington County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Virgin is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Virgin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |