Explore Chantilly, Virginia, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Chantilly |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Fairfax County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.88918 |
| Longitude | -77.442088 |
| Population | 24,301 |
| Density | 781.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 20151, 20153, 20152 |
| Area Code | 571, 703 |
| County Seat | Fairfax |
| School District | Fairfax County Public Schools |
Chantilly rests upon a landscape of gentle, rhythmic slopes that define the character of the Virginia Piedmont. It lies 1.7 miles west-southwest of Franklin Farm, VA (from Franklin Farm, VA: bearing 246°T), and is situated 3.7 miles north of Centreville. The horizon remains quiet, save for the faint, hazy silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains visible some seventy-one miles to the west. Water moves with quiet intent through the local terrain, where Flatlick Branch winds its way past the quiet greenery of the Flatlick Stream Valley Park. Three miles beyond these borders, the still surface of Chantilly Lake captures the shifting amber hues of the late afternoon sun. A sense of enduring space persists here, reaching toward the distant, preserved quietude of the Conway-Robinson Memorial State Forest.
Chantilly retains the memory of its agrarian origins while embracing the rapid pulse of the modern information economy. Early settlers once tended to the red clay soil, but today the local industry centers on aerospace, defense, and advanced technological research. These corporate campuses and data hubs have transformed the old landscape, creating a distinct rhythm of commerce that keeps the pace of daily life brisk and purposeful. The influence of the mid-Atlantic corridor is evident in the architecture of the office parks that stand where fields of grain previously swayed in the wind. This balance between a deep historical footprint and the demands of the present defines the economic identity of Chantilly.
Cultural life in Chantilly finds its expression in the diverse community that gathers around a variety of local events and public spaces. Residents often find common ground at local festivals or within the classrooms of the area's well-regarded educational institutions, which serve as the primary anchors for social connection. While many travelers pass through the nearby aviation-focused museums, the true character of the place is found in the quiet persistence of its neighborhoods and the shared daily routines of its people. Notable figures with roots or connections to the region include the explorer John Smith, who surveyed these lands centuries ago, leaving a legacy that lingers in the local nomenclature. The spirit of the area remains steady, defined by a blend of historical awareness and a forward-looking ambition that colors every aspect of life.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chantilly, Virginia. Coordinates: 38.88918, -77.442088. 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 Chantilly includes the ZIP code (20151, 20153, 20152), 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. |