Varina Virginia Map

About Varina, Virginia

Varina is a locality in Henrico County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,200. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Varina is located at 37.4496°N, 77.3450°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23231.

Varina unfolds across a landscape where the James River’s broad, slow current has long dictated the land’s character, shaping fertile bottoms and gentle slopes that have seen centuries of cultivation. It lies 9.6 miles south-east of Richmond, VA (from Richmond, VA: bearing 139°T), and is situated 8.3 miles north-east of Chester. Here, the air often carries the damp, earthy scent of the river, mingling with the sweet perfume of pine and the fainter, distant hum of agricultural machinery. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, slants across the fields with a molten quality, turning the broad expanses of green and gold into something akin to a painter’s muted palette, while the shadows lengthen, drawing a quiet, almost reverent stillness over the land. The terrain, characterized by its rich alluvial soil and occasional outcrops of ancient stone, speaks of a place deeply connected to the earth and the steady, enduring flow of water. This is a locality steeped in the agricultural heritage of Virginia, where the land itself is the primary narrative, its history written in the rise and fall of crops like tobacco and corn that once dominated its economy. The echoes of earlier settlements and the enduring presence of historic homesteads lend Varina a sense of continuity, a palpable connection to generations who have worked this soil. While its economy has diversified, agriculture remains a vital thread, with family farms continuing to sustain the land and its traditions, and the nearby presence of larger, more modern industrial and commercial centers influences the rhythm of daily life, offering a counterpoint to the quietude of the countryside. The James River, beyond its historical significance, continues to offer recreational opportunities, a natural artery that links Varina to the broader sweep of Virginia’s heritage and its present.

About This Varina Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Varina, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.449592, -77.34498. 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 Varina and Henrico County.

Detailed location data for Varina includes the ZIP code (23231), telephone area code (804), county seat of Henrico County, 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 Varina is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.