Osaka Virginia Map

About Osaka, Virginia

Osaka is a locality in Wise County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 74. The population density is 77.0 people per km². Osaka is located at 36.9470°N, 82.8107°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24216.

Osaka is a place where the Appalachian Mountains begin to fold in earnest, their green slopes rising with a quiet insistence. It lies 27.1 miles north-north-west of Marshall, TN (from Marshall, TN: bearing 342°T), and is situated 5.7 miles north-west of Big Stone Gap. The land here is a rich tapestry of deciduous woodlands, punctuated by the occasional hardy pine, and the air carries the damp, earthy scent of fallen leaves and fertile soil, especially after a summer rain. Small farms, their fields carved out of the steeper terrain, dot the landscape, their fences tracing the contours of the hills like tired old veins. A thin ribbon of water, the South Fork Pound River, threads its way through the hollows, its murmurs a constant, low-key soundtrack to the rustling leaves and the occasional call of a distant crow. The character of Osaka is one of patient endurance, a quiet strength forged by the very land it occupies. The history of Osaka is deeply entwined with the extraction of coal, a legacy that still whispers through the steeper inclines and the narrow valleys. For generations, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the mine shafts and the tireless work of men who coaxed riches from the earth. While the seams have long since grown lean, and the economy has shifted towards other pursuits, that history remains a palpable presence, an unspoken narrative in the weathered paint of older homes and the quiet pride of those who remember its heyday. The local economy now leans more on small businesses and the resilience of its people, with a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds Osaka, drawing visitors who seek the quietude and the rugged charm of this corner of Wise County.

About This Osaka Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Osaka, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.94704, -82.810716. 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 Osaka and Wise County.

Detailed location data for Osaka includes the ZIP code (24216), telephone area code (276), county seat of Wise County (Wise), and school district assignment (Wise 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 Osaka is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.