Mantua Virginia Map

About Mantua, Virginia

Mantua is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,298. The population density is 1214.3 people per km². Mantua is located at 38.8537°N, 77.2594°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22031.

Mantua rests in a landscape of rolling terrain, where the land gently inclines and then rises, offering glimpses of distant tree lines and open skies. It lies 2.6 miles east-north-east of Fairfax, VA (from Fairfax, VA: bearing 78°T), and is situated 9.8 miles west-south-west of Arlington. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a subtle perfume that deepens as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, soft shadows across the fields and lawns. Mature trees, their branches reaching wide, stand as silent sentinels, their leaves a shifting mosaic of greens and golds depending on the season, whispering stories in the breeze. The residential streets, lined with well-kept homes, possess a quiet character, a sense of settled life unfolding at its own deliberate pace, where the rustle of leaves often competes with the distant hum of traffic. This part of Fairfax County, where Mantua resides, has seen its share of transformation, from its agricultural roots to its current position as a vibrant suburban hub. The land itself, once dedicated to farms and open country, now supports a community that draws strength from its proximity to larger centers while retaining a distinct local identity. The local economy here is largely driven by the services and commerce that support its population, a reflection of the broader economic currents of the region, yet it retains a certain independence, a pride in its own unique character. The waterways that thread through the surrounding areas, though not always visible from every vantage point, have always played a role, shaping the land and influencing the lives of those who have called Mantua home over the generations.

About This Mantua Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mantua, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.853723, -77.259427. 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 Mantua and Fairfax County.

Detailed location data for Mantua includes the ZIP code (22031), telephone area code (571, 703), 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 Mantua is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.