Giles Virginia Map

About Giles, Virginia

Giles is a locality in Giles County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Giles is located at 37.3133°N, 80.6771°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24134.

Giles, Virginia, is a place where the land rises with a determined, ancient strength, its ridges folding into one another like the rumpled, green velvet of a giant's cloak. It lies 15.6 miles west-north-west of Blacksburg, VA (from Blacksburg, VA: bearing 292°T), and is situated 3.3 miles east-south-east of Pearisburg. The air here, especially in the low-lying hollows where mist often clings stubbornly into the late morning, carries the damp, earthy scent of decaying leaves and the faint, sharp tang of pine. Creeks, born from the high country, chatter and tumble over smooth stones, their waters clear and cold, reflecting the deep, unbroken blue of a sky that seems to stretch forever over the Appalachian peaks. The character of Giles is etched into the very grain of its hills, a quiet resilience born from generations of working the soil and navigating the steep, unforgiving terrain. The history of Giles is bound to the bounty of its earth and the labor of its people. For years, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the coal seams that lay hidden beneath the surface, a subterranean world that shaped the fortunes and futures of many families, leaving behind a legacy of both hardship and pride. While the echoes of the mining era still resonate, the local economy has found new footing in agriculture, with farms clinging to the gentler slopes, producing a variety of crops that feed the surrounding region. The New River, a geological anomaly that flows north, is a constant presence, its powerful currents a reminder of the wild forces that shaped this land, offering opportunities for recreation that draw visitors from afar, seeking the same rugged beauty that defines Giles.

About This Giles Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Giles, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.313288, -80.677079. 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 Giles and Giles County.

Detailed location data for Giles includes the ZIP code (24136), telephone area code (276, 540), county seat of Giles County (Pearisburg), and school district assignment. 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 Giles is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.