Manquin Virginia Map

About Manquin, Virginia

Manquin is a locality in King William County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Manquin is located at 37.7101°N, 77.1528°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23106.

Manquin rests in the gentle embrace of King William County, Virginia, a place where the land breathes with the quiet persistence of centuries. It lies 14.0 miles east-north-east of Mechanicsville, VA (from Mechanicsville, VA: bearing 60°T), and is situated 2.6 miles south-south-west of Central Garage. The terrain here is a subtle undulation of fertile soil, cradling fields that stretch towards the horizon, often fringed by stands of mature oak and pine. The air, especially in the languid afternoons, carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening crops and the damp, earthy aroma of the nearby Mattaponi River, its presence a constant, murmuring companion. The light, as it begins its descent, often casts a warm, golden hue across the landscape, softening the edges of farmhouses and lending a serene stillness to the scattered homes. The history of Manquin is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of this region, a legacy evident in the enduring presence of family farms that have worked this land for generations. For much of its existence, the local economy has been anchored by the cultivation of tobacco, corn, and soybeans, crops that have shaped the very character of the community. While the economic landscape has evolved, a connection to the land remains a defining feature, with many residents still engaged in agriculture or related industries. The Mattaponi River, a vital artery for transportation and sustenance in earlier times, continues to offer recreational opportunities and a reminder of the waterway's historical significance to Manquin.

About This Manquin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Manquin, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.710142, -77.152752. 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 Manquin and King William County.

Detailed location data for Manquin includes the ZIP code (23086), telephone area code (804), county seat of King William County (King William), 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 Manquin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.