Franconia Virginia Map

About Franconia, Virginia

Franconia is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 18,335. The population density is 2013.4 people per km². Franconia is located at 38.7821°N, 77.1464°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22310.

Franconia unfolds as a verdant expanse within Fairfax County, its landscape a gentle conversation between rolling hills and the meandering paths of its creeks. It lies 2.3 miles east-south-east of Springfield, VA (from Springfield, VA: bearing 103°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south-west of Washington. Broadleaf trees, their canopies a deep emerald in the summer sun, cast dappled shadows across the terrain, a welcome coolness during the humid Virginia days. The air here often carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine needles, a subtle perfume that speaks of the region's natural endowment. Here and there, clearings reveal glimpses of well-tended lawns and modest homes, their architecture reflecting a practical, unpretentious spirit that has long characterized Franconia. This corner of Fairfax County carries a history rooted in the agricultural past, though the fields of yesteryear have largely yielded to the conveniences of modern life. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil, established homesteads and farms, their livelihoods tied to the rhythms of the land. Today, Franconia’s economy is a mosaic, a blend of small businesses that serve the immediate needs of its residents and its proximity to the broader economic engines of the Washington metropolitan area. The nearby Huntley Meadows Park, a sanctuary of wetlands and woodlands, offers a tangible connection to the wilder spirit that once dominated this locale, a place where the calls of migrating birds still echo the passage of seasons.

About This Franconia Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Franconia, 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 Franconia and Fairfax County.

Detailed location data for Franconia includes the ZIP code (22310), telephone area code (703, 571), county seat of Fairfax County (Fairfax), and school district assignment (Fairfax 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 Franconia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.