Burke Virginia Map
Explore Burke, Virginia, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Burke, Virginia
| City | Burke |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Fairfax County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.777716 |
| Longitude | -77.262594 |
| Population | 42,312 |
| Density | 1897.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 22015, 22009 |
| Area Code | 571, 703 |
| County Seat | Fairfax |
| School District | Fairfax County Public Schools |
About Burke, Virginia
Burke is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 42,312. The population density is 1897.9 people per km². Burke is located at 38.7777°N, 77.2626°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 22015, 22009.Burke emerges as a verdant expanse defined by the steady, winding movement of Pohick Creek. It lies 1.5 miles east of Burke Centre, VA (from Burke Centre, VA: bearing 82°T), and is situated 9.1 miles east-southeast of Centreville. The landscape of Burke maintains a quiet posture, characterized by woodlands and the reflective surface of Lake Braddock. Residents often walk the trails of Pohick Stream Valley Park, where the air holds the damp, earthy scent of leaf litter and moving water. While the distant Blue Ridge Mountains offer a faint, jagged silhouette on the western horizon, the immediate terrain remains defined by low, subtle rises. The light at dusk here settles softly over the grass, casting long, bruised shadows that stretch toward the evening.
Burke bears the marks of a region that transitioned from rural acreage to a residential hub for the modern professional. The local economy thrives on the intellectual labor of the surrounding corridor, fueled by proximity to commerce and administrative centers. Though once defined by agricultural rhythms, the current industry focuses on technology, government services, and private consulting firms. History lingers in the local naming conventions and the quiet preservation of green corridors that break up the density of suburban development. The spirit of the place is built upon this shift from the soil of the past to the digital productivity of the present.
Burke cultivates a character defined by its blend of academic ambition and domestic stability. Notable landmarks include the expansive neighborhood schools that serve as the primary anchors for social life and community gathering. While many famous figures pass through the broader region, the area remains grounded in the quiet achievements of its educators and public servants. Local events often center on the changing seasons, marked by the transformation of the forest canopy and the cycles of school athletics. The life of the resident is a study in consistency, where the rhythm of the workweek dictates the pulse of the streets.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Middle Run Stream Valley Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 190° S
- Pohick Stream Valley Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 350° N
- Lake Burke Public Fishing Lake (State Recreation Area) — 1.9 mi, 249° W
- St. Michael (Monument) — 2.5 mi, 016° N
- Viewing area (Viewpoint) — 2.6 mi, 176° S
- Lake Accotink Carousel (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 066° NE
- University Mall Theatres (Theatre) — 4.3 mi, 320° NW
- Uv Hotbox Graff (Public Artwork) — 4.3 mi, 318° NW
- Confucius (Monument) — 4.4 mi, 324° NW
- St. Francis (Monument) — 4.5 mi, 014° N
- Cinema Arts Theatre (Cinema) — 4.7 mi, 352° N
- Fairfax Museum and Visitors Center (Museum) — 5.0 mi, 336° NW
- Workhouse Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 5.5 mi, 176° S
- Lucy Burns Museum (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 175° S
- Bells Bird Sanctuary Park (Nature Reserve) — 5.6 mi, 334° NW
- Railroad Trestle (Historic Ruins) — 5.8 mi, 273° W
- Warriors' Plaza (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 127° SE
- Warriors' Field (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 126° SE
- Angelika Film Center & Café (Cinema) — 6.7 mi, 015° N
- National Firearms Museum (Museum) — 7.1 mi, 326° NW
- Fluffy Rides (Attraction) — 7.8 mi, 319° NW
- Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.9 mi, 174° S · 1,268 acres
- Mason Neck State Park (State Park) — 9.0 mi, 150° SE
- Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.9 mi, 149° SE · 2,944 acres
- George Washington Memorial Parkway (National Park) — 12.7 mi, 043° NE · 2,795 acres
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About This Burke Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Burke, Virginia. Coordinates: 38.777716, -77.262594. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Burke includes the ZIP code (22015, 22009), telephone area code (571, 703), county seat of Fairfax County (Fairfax), and school district assignment (Fairfax County Public Schools).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |
