Emporia Virginia Map

About Emporia, Virginia

Emporia is a locality in Emporia (city), Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,547. The population density is 328.1 people per km². Emporia is located at 36.6860°N, 77.5425°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23847.

Emporia unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where the rich, dark earth hints at a long agricultural heritage. It lies 38.2 miles south-south-west of Petersburg, VA (from Petersburg, VA: bearing 192°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south-south-west of Jarratt. Pine forests, dense and fragrant, fringe the edges of cultivated fields, their dark green providing a stark contrast to the pale, sun-bleached grasses that grow along the roadside. The air here carries a humid, earthy scent, particularly after a summer shower, a subtle perfume of damp soil and pine needles that clings to the afternoon. Sunlight, when it breaks through the afternoon clouds, has a softened quality, diffusing through the humidity and casting a mellow glow on the weathered barns and quiet homesteads that dot the countryside. The history of Emporia is deeply entwined with the fertile lands and the waterways that once served as its arteries of commerce. For generations, tobacco and cotton were king, their cultivation shaping the very character of the region and its economy, leaving behind a legacy of both prosperity and hardship. While those days have largely passed, the spirit of industriousness persists. Today, Emporia's economy finds its footing in a mix of small manufacturing and the enduring agricultural roots, with the land still yielding its bounty. The presence of the Greensville-Emporia Medical Center stands as a modern anchor, a testament to the evolving needs and resilience of Emporia, a place that has continuously adapted while holding onto its quiet, unhurried pace of life.

About This Emporia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Emporia, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.685983, -77.542481. 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 Emporia and Emporia (city).

Detailed location data for Emporia includes the ZIP code (23847), telephone area code (804), county seat of Emporia (city), and school district assignment (Emporia 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 Emporia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.