Manchester Virginia Map

About Manchester, Virginia

Manchester is a locality in Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 12,445. The population density is 804.4 people per km². Manchester is located at 37.4856°N, 77.5344°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23225.

Manchester unfolds across a landscape where the gentle rise and fall of the land hints at the ancient bedrock beneath, a terrain softened by centuries of rain and sun. It lies 6.2 miles south-west of Richmond, VA (from Richmond, VA: bearing 221°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south of Tuckahoe. Here, the air often carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a fragrance that mingles with the distant hum of life. Fields, some meticulously tended and others returning to a wilder state, stretch towards stands of mature oak and hickory, their leaves a shifting mosaic of greens and golds throughout the year. The sky above Manchester is a generous canvas, especially in the late afternoon, when the light softens, casting long, mellow shadows that seem to hold the quiet stillness of passing time. This corner of Chesterfield County carries the echoes of a history intertwined with the waterways and the fertile soil. Once a significant industrial hub, Manchester’s past is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the resilience of its landscape. The local economy, while diversified, still bears the imprint of its agricultural roots, with pockets of farms and orchards continuing to thrive. The James River, a constant presence nearby, has long been the lifeblood of this region, shaping its development and offering a timeless connection to the natural world, a quiet reminder of Manchester's enduring place.

About This Manchester Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Manchester, 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 Manchester and Chesterfield County.

Detailed location data for Manchester includes the ZIP code (23224), telephone area code (804), county seat of Chesterfield County (Chesterfield Court House), and school district assignment (Chesterfield 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 Manchester is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.