Staunton Virginia Map

About Staunton, Virginia

Staunton is a locality in Staunton (city), Virginia, United States. It has a population of 25,948. The population density is 499.4 people per km². Staunton is located at 38.1496°N, 79.0717°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24401.

Staunton unfolds with a quiet grace, a place where the Blue Ridge Mountains begin their slow, rolling descent into the Shenandoah Valley. It lies 23.5 miles south-south-west of Harrisonburg, VA (from Harrisonburg, VA: bearing 208°T), and is situated 8.5 miles north-north-west of Stuarts Draft. The air here carries the scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a rain, and the light, as it slants across the historic brick buildings, often possesses a softened, golden quality. Streets wind with a gentle logic, flanked by mature trees that cast intricate shadows on the sidewalks, their branches reaching like old hands. The terrain itself is a study in subtle shifts, rising and falling with a natural cadence that echoes the surrounding hills, and the South River, though not a grand waterway, threads its way through the periphery, a silver ribbon reflecting the ever-changing sky. The roots of Staunton run deep, reaching back to a time when pioneers first sought out these fertile valleys, drawn by the promise of rich soil and abundant natural resources. The city's economy, once driven by agriculture and the vital railroad lines that converged here, has evolved, yet the echoes of that industrial past remain visible in the sturdy architecture and the enduring spirit of its people. Today, Staunton is a hub for arts and culture, a place where the Shenandoah Shakespeare Festival draws crowds, and the American Shakespeare Center offers a unique theatrical experience, breathing life into classic works within its Blackfriars Playhouse. The city’s distinctive character is a blend of its historical legacy and a forward-looking embrace of creativity, a place where the past is not just remembered, but actively lived and celebrated.

About This Staunton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Staunton, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.149576, -79.071696. 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 Staunton and Staunton (city).

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