Crystal City Virginia Map
Crystal City, 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 Crystal City, Arlington County.
Interactive Map of Crystal City, Virginia
| City | Crystal City |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Arlington |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.85535 |
| Longitude | -77.050896 |
| Population | 22,000 |
| Density | 4800.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Crystal City, Virginia
Crystal City is a locality in Arlington County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 22,000. The population density is 4800.0 people per km². Crystal City is located at 38.8554°N, 77.0509°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22202.
Crystal City, a vibrant nexus in Arlington County, reveals itself as a landscape defined by strategic elevation and a subtle, almost geometric order. It lies 2.9 miles south-south-west of Washington, DC (from Washington, DC: bearing 196°T), and is situated 7.4 miles north-west of Prince Georges. The terrain here slopes gently, a series of low hills that once offered commanding views, now softened by urban development. Beneath the broad, often brilliant sky, the buildings rise with a certain vertical ambition, their glass facades catching the light and reflecting the ever-changing hues of the day. In the late afternoon, as the sun begins its descent, the western edges of the structures often glow with a warm, golden light, creating a fleeting, almost ethereal beauty that belies the area's pragmatic design. This is a place where the earth's natural contours have been thoughtfully, if purposefully, reshaped by human endeavor. The history of Crystal City is intrinsically linked to its role as a hub of commerce and innovation, a legacy that continues to shape its local economy. Originally developed with a vision for a self-contained community, it blossomed in the mid-20th century, attracting businesses and residents with promises of modern living and convenient access. Its strategic proximity to the nation's capital has always been a defining characteristic, fostering a dynamic environment where government contractors, technology firms, and a diverse workforce converge. The air here often carries the low hum of activity, a constant murmur of productivity that underscores Crystal City's enduring importance as a center for business and a place of constant, forward-looking energy.
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About This Crystal City Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Crystal City, 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 Crystal City and Arlington County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Crystal City 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 Crystal City 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. |
