Harrisonburg Virginia Map

About Harrisonburg, Virginia

Harrisonburg is a locality in Harrisonburg (city), Virginia, United States. It has a population of 73,815. The population density is 1146.8 people per km². Harrisonburg is located at 38.4496°N, 78.8689°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22801.

Harrisonburg rises from a fertile valley floor, its buildings a patchwork against the sweeping embrace of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the east and the Shenandoah Valley's broader expanse to the west. It lies 23.5 miles north-north-east of Staunton, VA (from Staunton, VA: bearing 28°T), and is situated 7.5 miles north-east of Bridgewater. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a crispness that hints at the higher elevations, a scent of pine and damp earth mingling with the distant hum of life. Streetlights begin to bloom like late-day wildflowers as the sun dips, casting long, soft shadows across the rolling terrain, painting the fields in hues of amber and deepening violet. The very land seems to hold its breath, a quiet anticipation before the stars claim the vast, inky canvas above. This place, Harrisonburg, has long been a crossroads, a point of convergence for those seeking rich farmland and a life shaped by the rhythms of agriculture. Its roots run deep into the Shenandoah Valley's history, a testament to the hardy settlers who carved their existence from this fertile ground. Today, a vibrant agricultural economy continues, with the bounty of the surrounding countryside evident in local markets and the steady presence of farm stands. Beyond the fields, a significant educational presence lends a youthful energy, drawing students and scholars who contribute to the town's dynamic character, while the legacy of its past is whispered in the enduring architectural styles that still grace its older streets.

About This Harrisonburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Harrisonburg, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.449569, -78.868916. 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 Harrisonburg and Harrisonburg (city).

Detailed location data for Harrisonburg includes the ZIP code (22801), telephone area code (540), county seat of Harrisonburg (city), and school district assignment (Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.