Newington Forest Virginia Map
Newington Forest, Virginia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Newington Forest, Fairfax County.
Interactive Map of Newington Forest, Virginia
| City | Newington Forest |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Fairfax |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 38.737 |
| Longitude | -77.2339 |
| Population | 12,316 |
| Density | 1448.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Newington Forest, Virginia
Newington Forest is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 12,316. The population density is 1448.7 people per km². Newington Forest is located at 38.7370°N, 77.2339°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22153.
Newington Forest unfolds as a verdant tapestry of rolling terrain, where stands of mature oak and maple trees cast long shadows across dappled clearings. It lies 4.4 miles south-south-east of Burke, VA (from Burke, VA: bearing 152°T), and is situated 8.1 miles north-north-east of Dale City. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries the damp, earthy scent of fallen leaves and the faintest whisper of pine, a perfume that seems to cling to the very fabric of the landscape. Gentle slopes rise and fall, their inclines softened by a thick undergrowth of ferns and wild grasses, creating a sense of quiet enclosure. Small, meandering streams, their waters clear and cool, carve shallow paths through the loamy soil, their soft gurgles a constant, unobtrusive soundtrack to the rustle of unseen wildlife. The light filters through the dense canopy in shifting patterns, painting the forest floor with fleeting mosaics of gold and shadow, a visual testament to the slow, deliberate passage of the sun. Historically, Newington Forest owes its character to a past deeply intertwined with the agricultural rhythms of Northern Virginia, though its modern identity is now shaped by its proximity to burgeoning urban centers. The land itself whispers of earlier generations who worked its soil, their efforts now subsumed by the steady reclamation of nature. Today, the local economy is a blend of the suburban and the commercial, with residents commuting to larger employment hubs while local businesses cater to the daily needs of the surrounding neighborhoods. While no single grand landmark defines Newington Forest, its true distinction lies in this harmonious coexistence of past and present, a place where the echoes of quiet country living still resonate beneath the hum of contemporary life, a subtle resilience evident in the enduring strength of its ancient trees.
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About This Newington Forest Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Newington Forest, 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 Newington Forest and Fairfax County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Newington Forest is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Newington Forest is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
