Covington Virginia Map
Covington, Goochland County
Covington, Virginia — 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 Covington, Goochland County.
Interactive Map of Covington, Virginia
| City | Covington |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Goochland |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 37.669035 |
| Longitude | -77.817217 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Covington, Virginia
Covington is a locality in Goochland County, Virginia, United States. Covington is located at 37.6690°N, 77.8172°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24426.0.
Covington rests in a landscape of rolling Virginia Piedmont, where the land swells and dips in a gentle, enduring rhythm. It lies 11.3 miles west of Short Pump, VA (from Short Pump, VA: bearing 277°T), and is situated 7.8 miles north-west of Manakin Sabot. Here, the air often carries the scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a rain, and the light at dusk seems to deepen, casting long, softened shadows across fields and the occasional stand of mature oak. The terrain, shaped by ancient geological forces, presents a verdant, somewhat subdued beauty, with a network of small creeks and tributaries that murmur their way through the countryside, feeding into larger waterways. The character of Covington is one of quiet persistence, a place where the seasons dictate much of the visible activity, from the vibrant greens of spring to the muted golds of autumn. The history of Covington is intertwined with the agricultural heritage of Goochland County, a region long accustomed to the cultivation of tobacco and later, other cash crops. This legacy is still visible in the scattered farmsteads and the enduring, if sometimes diminished, presence of open land. The local economy, while diversified, retains a connection to its agrarian roots, with small businesses and services catering to both residents and the surrounding rural communities. While not a hub of grand historical monuments, Covington possesses a distinctive charm, marked by the understated architecture of its older homes and the familiar cadence of daily life that unfolds with a patient, unhurried pace.
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About This Covington Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Covington, Virginia 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 Covington and Goochland County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Covington 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 Covington 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. |
