Syria Virginia Map

About Syria, Virginia

Syria is a locality in Madison County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Syria is located at 38.4879°N, 78.3261°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22743.

Syria unfolds in a verdant embrace of rolling hills and shadowed hollows, a place where the Blue Ridge Mountains begin their westward stoop. It lies 29.5 miles east of Harrisonburg, VA (from Harrisonburg, VA: bearing 85°T), and is situated 8.5 miles west-north-west of Brightwood. The landscape here is a painter's palette of greens, from the deep, almost bruised hue of pine forests to the lighter, sun-kissed shades of open pastures. The air, particularly in the hush of late afternoon, carries a subtle, earthy perfume, a mingling of damp soil, wild honeysuckle, and the distant scent of woodsmoke. Streams, silver threads in the dappled sunlight, carve their way through the terrain, their quiet murmurs a constant soundtrack to the unfolding scenery. The very character of Syria seems to be etched into the contours of the land, a gentle resilience that speaks of seasons turning and the enduring presence of nature. The history of Syria is deeply intertwined with the rhythms of agriculture and the bounty of the surrounding wilderness, a lineage tracing back to early settlers drawn by the fertile valleys and abundant timber. For generations, the economy here has found its pulse in the land, with a quiet tradition of farming and a more recent resurgence of interest in local, artisanal products. The proximity to Shenandoah National Park has shaped not only the visual character of the region but also its appeal as a destination for those seeking the restorative quietude of the natural world. While the pace of life in Syria might seem unhurried to the outsider, there’s a subtle, steady current of community, a shared understanding born from living in a place where the whispers of the past still echo through the trees and the present is lived in close communion with the earth.

About This Syria Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Syria, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.487904, -78.326115. 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 Syria and Madison County.

Detailed location data for Syria includes the ZIP code (22727), telephone area code (540), county seat of Madison County (Madison), and school district assignment. 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 Syria is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.