South Run Virginia Map

About South Run, Virginia

South Run is a locality in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,600. The population density is 1025.4 people per km². South Run is located at 38.7467°N, 77.2754°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22039.

South Run unfolds as a landscape of gentle, wooded hills, where the air carries the scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a spring rain. It lies 3.2 miles south of Burke, VA (from Burke, VA: bearing 184°T), and is situated 7.8 miles north-north-east of Dale City. Broadleaf trees, cloaked in emerald during warmer months and then ablaze with ochre and crimson in autumn, form a verdant canopy that softens the contours of the land. Streams, the veins of this country, meander through the terrain, their quiet murmur a constant soundtrack to the rustle of leaves and the distant call of a bird. The sunlight, when it pierces the dense foliage, paints fleeting mosaics on the forest floor, a subtle dance of light and shadow that lends a contemplative character to the surroundings. The history of South Run is deeply intertwined with the fertile ground and the flow of its namesake waterway. Once a region shaped by agrarian pursuits, its fields now largely yield to the encroaching embrace of suburban development, though echoes of its agricultural past can still be glimpsed in the occasional weathered barn or the enduring patterns of the land. While no single industry dominates its present economy, the area thrives as a residential haven, its residents commuting to the broader metropolitan centers, yet cherishing the quieter pace of life here. The landscape itself, however, remains its most enduring attraction, a testament to the enduring power of nature, offering ample opportunity for quiet reflection and connection with the natural world.

About This South Run Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Run, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.7467, -77.2754. 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 South Run and Fairfax County.

Detailed location data for South Run includes the ZIP code (22153), telephone area code (703, 571), county seat of Fairfax County (Fairfax), and school district assignment (Fairfax 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 South Run is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.