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| City | Floris |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Fairfax County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.937055 |
| Longitude | -77.412765 |
| Population | 8,341 |
| Density | 1161.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 20171 |
| Area Code | 571, 703 |
| County Seat | Fairfax |
| School District | Fairfax County Public Schools |
Floris occupies a quiet expanse of land where the Frying Pan Branch carves a steady, rhythmic path through the verdant landscape. It lies 11.5 miles north-northeast of Hollins, VA (from Hollins, VA: bearing 18°T), and is situated 6.5 miles north-northeast of Daleville. The earth here holds a certain heaviness, a firm clay that grounds the spirit even as the sky expands wide and pale over the horizon. During the twilight hours, the light catches the low-hanging branches of trees, casting long, deliberate shadows that reach toward the distant outline of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Residents often find their way toward Frying Pan City Park, where the air feels cooler and the natural world remains undisturbed by the encroaching pace of modern life. A short distance away, the quiet surface of Dulles Airport Pond reflects the shifting clouds, offering a moment of stillness for any traveler pausing to observe the landscape.
Floris retains the echoes of its agrarian origins, a legacy built upon the labor of those who first cleared the timber and worked the soil. The local economy has shifted from the slow, deliberate work of the fields to the sophisticated demands of the modern tech corridor, yet the underlying industriousness remains unchanged. Old barns and remnants of rural infrastructure stand as silent witnesses to a time when the rhythm of the day was dictated by the harvest rather than the digital clock. This transition has drawn a diverse population that values both the convenience of proximity and the lingering sense of space. The land itself seems to remember the earlier days, maintaining a sturdiness that supports the newer, glass-walled offices appearing near the edges of the woods.
Floris possesses a character defined by a subtle, understated elegance, where the daily bustle is tempered by a respect for the surrounding environment. Notable landmarks like the historic schoolhouse serve as anchors for the collective memory, reminding inhabitants that their presence is merely a chapter in a much longer narrative. The community gathers for seasonal events that celebrate the specific harvest of the region, fostering a sense of shared purpose that persists despite the rapid growth of the nearby suburbs. While the Potomac Heritage Trail invites those seeking exercise or reflection to wander ten miles away, the immediate surroundings provide enough depth for those who prefer to keep their feet on familiar ground. Even as the world changes around it, Floris retains a quiet dignity, standing as a place where the air feels crisp and the land remains honest.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Floris, Virginia. Coordinates: 38.937055, -77.412765. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Floris includes the ZIP code (20171), telephone area code (571, 703), county seat of Fairfax County (Fairfax), and school district assignment (Fairfax County Public Schools).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |