Pungoteague Virginia Map

About Pungoteague, Virginia

Pungoteague is a locality in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 190. The population density is 27.7 people per km². Pungoteague is located at 37.6304°N, 75.8135°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23420.

Pungoteague lies where the land of Accomack County begins to yield to the Chesapeake Bay's embrace. It lies 41.9 miles south-south-west of Worcester, MD (from Worcester, MD: bearing 210°T), and is situated 6.8 miles north of Exmore. The air here carries a perpetual whisper of salt and damp earth, a scent that clings to the live oaks and the low-slung farmhouses. Fields of corn and soy stretch toward horizons softened by the humid air, their greens and golds a muted symphony under skies that can shift from a brilliant, piercing blue to a bruised, twilight purple with startling speed. Ditches, fringed with cattails and the occasional flash of a kingfisher, crisscross the landscape, testament to the constant, subtle negotiation between the land and the water that defines this Eastern Shore haven. The character of Pungoteague is one of quiet resilience, a place where life moves at a pace dictated by the tides and the seasons, where the sun’s descent paints the western sky in hues of rose and amber, a daily benediction over the tranquil waters. This stretch of Virginia's Eastern Shore has long been shaped by its relationship with the sea and the fertile soil. Historically, the economy of Pungoteague and its surrounding areas was deeply rooted in agriculture and fishing, with descendants of early settlers still working the land and tending the bays. The echoes of past maritime endeavors can still be felt, in the weathered docks that jut into the shallow creeks and the occasional glimpse of a working crab boat. While the agricultural heritage remains strong, the rhythm of life in Pungoteague is also influenced by a growing appreciation for its natural beauty, drawing in those who seek a slower, more connected way of existence. The quietude here is not an absence of life, but rather a different kind of presence, one where the rustling of marsh grasses and the distant cry of a gull are as significant as any human endeavor.

About This Pungoteague Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pungoteague, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.63041, -75.813542. 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 Pungoteague and Accomack County.

Detailed location data for Pungoteague includes the ZIP code (23422), telephone area code (757), county seat of Accomack County (Accomac), and school district assignment (Accomack 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 Pungoteague is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.