Charlottesville Virginia Map

About Charlottesville, Virginia

Charlottesville is a locality in Charlottesville (city), Virginia, United States. With a population of 103,155, Charlottesville is a major urban centre in Virginia. The population density is 1728.4 people per km². Charlottesville is located at 38.0293°N, 78.4767°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22908.

Charlottesville unfolds against a backdrop of rolling Piedmont hills, a landscape shaped by centuries of agricultural endeavor and the gentle persistence of the Rivanna River. It lies 33.4 miles east-south-east of Staunton, VA (from Staunton, VA: bearing 104°T), and is situated 2.3 miles east-south-east of University of Virginia. This is a place where the Blue Ridge Mountains loom on the western horizon, their hazy blue presence a constant, calming influence, hinting at the wilder country beyond. The city's history is deeply entwined with the agrarian South, its economy once driven by the cultivation of tobacco and later by the fruits of its fertile soils. Today, while agriculture remains a cherished part of its identity, Charlottesville has diversified, its economy now embracing a vibrant mix of education, healthcare, and a growing reputation for its wineries and artisanal food scene, a testament to the enduring bounty of this land. Charlottesville possesses a distinct cultural character, a blend of Southern charm and intellectual curiosity, fostered by its prominent universities. The University of Virginia, a UNESCO World Heritage site, stands as a magnificent architectural and intellectual anchor, its Lawn and Rotunda echoing with the whispers of history and innovation. Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's iconic home, also graces the landscape, a powerful symbol of the nation's founding ideals and the complexities of its past. The city’s cultural pulse beats strongest during its numerous festivals and events, from the Virginia Film Festival to the lively Saturday Farmers Market, where the air often carries the sweet scent of ripe peaches and freshly baked bread. Among its notable figures, the legacy of authors and thinkers who have called Charlottesville home continues to resonate, their words shaping the intellectual discourse that defines this unique corner of Virginia.

About This Charlottesville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Charlottesville, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.029306, -78.476678. 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 Charlottesville and Charlottesville (city).

Detailed location data for Charlottesville includes the ZIP code (22902), telephone area code (540), county seat of Charlottesville (city), and school district assignment (Charlottesville City Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Charlottesville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.