Selma Virginia Map

About Selma, Virginia

Selma is a locality in Alleghany County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 146. The population density is 295.8 people per km². Selma is located at 37.8065°N, 79.8481°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24474.

Selma lies cradled by the rolling Alleghenies, where the land breaks into steep, forested slopes and narrow, fertile valleys. It lies 37.2 miles north-north-east of Salem, VA (from Salem, VA: bearing 18°T), and is situated 8.0 miles east of Covington. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a clean, wild fragrance that clings to the skin long after you've passed through. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy of oak and maple, dappling the winding roads that snake between the hills, revealing glimpses of weathered farmhouses and fields of emerald green. The sheer, unvarnished beauty of the terrain is undeniable, a quiet strength in the way the mountains shoulder the sky, their peaks softened by distance and a perpetual haze. The story of Selma is one of resilience, deeply entwined with the rhythm of the land and the resources it has yielded. For generations, farming has been the bedrock of this place, with families coaxing sustenance from the rich soil, raising cattle and cultivating crops that thrive in the mountain climate. The nearby Jackson River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, has always been a vital artery, providing not only a source of life but also a gentle murmur that underscores the quietude of daily existence. Though industry has ebbed and flowed through the region, a persistent spirit of self-reliance remains, a quiet pride in the hard-won independence of a life lived close to the earth.

About This Selma Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Selma, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.806516, -79.848107. 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 Selma and Alleghany County.

Detailed location data for Selma includes the ZIP code (24401), telephone area code (540), county seat of Alleghany County (Covington), and school district assignment (Alleghany Highlands 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 Selma is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.