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About University of Virginia, Virginia

University of Virginia is a locality in Albemarle County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,065. The population density is 1984.2 people per km². University of Virginia is located at 38.0405°N, 78.5164°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22903.

University of Virginia unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, where the Blue Ridge Mountains begin to assert their presence on the western horizon. It lies 2.3 miles west-north-west of Charlottesville, VA (from Charlottesville, VA: bearing 290°T), and is situated 6.7 miles south-west of Hollymead. The terrain here is a gentle rise and fall, a topography shaped by ancient waterways and cloaked in a dense, deciduous forest that bursts into vibrant hues with the changing seasons. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, often falls in broad, warm shafts, illuminating the moss-covered stones of garden walls and the weathered brick of academic buildings. The air itself carries a certain crispness, especially in the mornings, hinting at the fertile soil and the agricultural heritage that underpins this verdant corner of Albemarle County. Even the distant calls of birds seem to echo with a certain clarity, a testament to the quietude that pervades these grounds. This land, envisioned by Thomas Jefferson, has long been a nexus of intellectual pursuit and agrarian enterprise. The University of Virginia's very design, with its iconic Rotunda and Lawn, speaks of an Enlightenment ideal that sought harmony between learning and the natural world. The economy of the surrounding region, while diversifying, still bears the imprint of its past, with vineyards now flourishing where tobacco once dominated, and orchards yielding their bounty in the temperate climate. The presence of the University itself is the dominant force, drawing scholars and students from across the globe, and in turn, shaping the local culture into one that values education, history, and a certain thoughtful engagement with the world. The rhythm of life here is marked by the academic calendar, a pulse that quickens during the semester and softens into a more languid pace during the summer months, allowing the whispers of history to settle over the grounds.

About This University of Virginia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of University of Virginia, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.0405, -78.5164. 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 University of Virginia and Albemarle County.

Detailed location data for University of Virginia includes the ZIP code (22903), telephone area code (540), county seat of Albemarle County (Charlottesville), and school district assignment (Albemarle 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 University of Virginia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.