Rivanna Virginia Map

About Rivanna, Virginia

Rivanna is a locality in Albemarle County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,174. The population density is 308.3 people per km². Rivanna is located at 37.9953°N, 78.3788°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 22936, 22947.

Rivanna emerges from the Piedmont landscape where the Schroeder Branch carves a quiet, persistent path through the red clay soil. It lies 6.7 miles north of Charlottesville, VA (from Charlottesville, VA: bearing 7°T), and is situated 6.6 miles north-northeast of University of Virginia. The horizon is defined by the distant, hazy silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which anchor the western view and temper the intensity of the afternoon sun. Only a mile away, the still waters of Youel Lake catch the shifting light, reflecting the canopy of hardwoods that characterize the local terrain. The air here holds a distinct, earthy scent of damp loam and pine, particularly after the frequent rains that drain toward the nearby Rocky Hollow. Within this geography, the Albemarle Holding offers a vast expanse of protected woodland, serving as a silent buffer between the encroaching sprawl and the raw, unadorned character of the countryside.

Rivanna maintains a pace dictated by the long cycles of agriculture and the steady, quiet evolution of its regional economy. The memory of early land grants and agrarian labor remains etched into the fence lines and the weathered timber of old outbuildings that dot the surrounding fields. While modern shifts have brought a different focus to the area, the day-to-day rhythm of Rivanna still favors the deliberate work of those who manage the land and the small, steady enterprises that support the local population. It is a place where the social texture is defined by a deep-seated familiarity, observed in the way residents navigate the intersections of history and the present. Life moves with an internal consistency, grounded in the seasonal turns of the forest and the persistent, flowing presence of the Schroeder Branch.

About This Rivanna Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rivanna, Virginia. Coordinates: 37.995279, -78.37884. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Rivanna includes the ZIP code (22936, 22947), telephone area code (540), county seat of Albemarle County (Charlottesville), and school district assignment (Albemarle County Public Schools).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.