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About Quantico, Virginia

Quantico is a locality in Prince William County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 578. The population density is 1753.1 people per km². Quantico is located at 38.5223°N, 77.2936°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22134.

Quantico, Virginia, unfolds along the western bank of the Potomac River, a landscape of gentle slopes giving way to marshy expanses and the broad, tidal flow. It lies 3.6 miles south-south-west of Cherry Hill, VA (from Cherry Hill, VA: bearing 204°T), and is situated 8.0 miles south of Dale City. Pine and oak trees, their branches often draped with a soft, green moss, form a verdant canopy that whispers secrets to the humid air, a scent of damp earth and resin that clings to everything. The terrain here is a study in subtle transitions, from the well-ordered green of manicured fields to the wilder, untamed edges where the river’s influence is strongest, its brackish waters reflecting the vast, often cloud-streaked sky. The light, particularly as it softens toward evening, casts long, attenuated shadows that stretch across the land, imbuing the ordinary with a quiet, almost melancholic beauty. This stretch of Prince William County has long been a place of strategic importance, its history deeply intertwined with the nation's military endeavors, most notably as the home of the U.S. Marine Corps Base Quantico. The economic pulse of Quantico has historically been tied to this military presence, drawing personnel and their families who contribute to the local rhythm of life, a blend of transient populations and long-term residents. The river itself, a constant presence, has shaped livelihoods, though its once-dominant role in commerce has shifted, now more a recreational artery and a reminder of the region's colonial past. The sheer scale of the military installation, a significant landholder, dictates much of the surrounding development and character, creating a unique dynamic between civilian life and the disciplined routines of the armed forces, a quiet hum of activity that underpins the everyday existence in Quantico.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Quantico, 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 Quantico and Prince William County.

Detailed location data for Quantico includes the ZIP code (22134), telephone area code (703, 571), county seat of Prince William County (Manassas), and school district assignment (Quantico Marine Corps Center School District). 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 Quantico is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.