Dale City Virginia Map

About Dale City, Virginia

Dale City is a locality in Prince William County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 71,016. The population density is 1974.8 people per km². Dale City is located at 38.6371°N, 77.3111°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22193.

Dale City unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, a place where the broad, open skies of Northern Virginia meet a network of suburban planning. It lies 3.6 miles south-south-west of Lake Ridge, VA (from Lake Ridge, VA: bearing 192°T), and is situated 3.6 miles west-south-west of Woodbridge. The land here is a rich tapestry of mature trees and manicured lawns, interspersed with the occasional stand of wilder growth that hints at the forests that once dominated. Streets, laid out with a deliberate grid, fan out from central arteries, carrying the steady hum of daily life under a sky that often softens to a hazy gold in the late afternoon. The air, particularly after a spring rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and the faint sweetness of blooming dogwood, a subtle perfume that clings to the residential neighborhoods. Originally conceived as a master-planned community in the mid-20th century, Dale City’s development was a response to the post-war boom and the growing demand for accessible housing. Its economic character is largely defined by its role as a bedroom community for the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, with many residents commuting to jobs in government and technology. Local commerce thrives in its shopping centers and business parks, providing a range of services and retail options. While not a place of ancient landmarks, Dale City possesses its own distinct narrative, one of suburban growth and the creation of a large, self-contained residential hub that has shaped the lives of generations within Prince William County.

About This Dale City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dale City, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.637062, -77.311095. 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 Dale City and Prince William County.

Detailed location data for Dale City includes the ZIP code (22193), telephone area code (703, 571), county seat of Prince William County (Manassas), and school district assignment (Prince William County 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 Dale City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.