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The area is part of the coastal plain located just east of the Fall Line separating the coastal plain of Virginia from the piedmont. It is characterized by rolling hills, stream valleys, and heavy red clay soils. Nearby cities include Alexandria, Capitol Heights, Burke, Lorton, Seat Pleasant.
- Alexandria, VA
Coordinates: 38°49′13″N 77°03′01″W. Alexandria is an independent city in the northern region of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States.
Alexandria is a city in Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C., in the United States of America. Mapcarta, the open map.
Nov 8, 2019 · Alexandria, Virginia is located along the Potomac River, six miles south of Downtown Washington, DC. The historic town is north of I-95, south of I-395 and west of Route 1. This map of Alexandria serves as a guide to help you navigate your way to the popular neighborhood and find the major attractions.
- Geography and Climate of Alexandria
- Brief History of Alexandria
- Population and Economy of Alexandria
- Top Attractions in Alexandria
Looking over the Potomac Riverto the east, bordered by Arlington County to the north and the northwest, and Fairfax to the south, Alexandria stretches over 15.5 square miles, of which 15.0 square miles is land and 0.42 square miles is water. Just like the rest of Virginia's cities, the climate of Alexandria is humid subtropical, with hot, humid sum...
Settled by the English colonists in the late 1600s after being inhabited by Susquehannock, its native Indian community- the area was named Belhaven in 1731 by the English and Scottish merchants and hired as a shipping center and a tobacco warehouse. Later on, in 1749, the settlement was renamed Alexandria after John Alexander, the founder. Incorpor...
Based on a recent estimate, the current population of Alexandria is 160,505 residents. 72.76% of Alexandria's residents were born in the United States, with 21.31% of them born in Virginia and 16.22% not being US citizens. The largest majority of those not born in the United States are from Latin America. Alexandria's economy is heavily influenced ...
Old Town Alexandria And Waterfront: Considered the heart of Alexandria and a nationally designated historic district on the Potomac River waterfront, the beloved downtown is located just minutes from Washington, DC. Oldtown is a picturesque place to take in the charming views of the Potomac River while dining and enjoying street performers and musi...
Find Alexandria maps for the DC area, Metrorail, King Street Trolley, biking trails, and other information to help you get around Alexandria, VA.
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