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Fairfax City, Virginia

Fairfax City Location Map Virginia

Fairfax is an independent city in northern Virginia, just west of Washington, D.C. It sits along the banks of the Accotink Creek and is part of the Washington metropolitan area.

Fairfax is known for its rich history, with historic sites such as the Fairfax County Courthouse and the Ratcliffe-Allison House.

The city is home to George Mason University, one of the state’s largest public universities. Fairfax also boasts a variety of parks and outdoor spaces, including the popular Fairfax City Park.

CategoryDetails
County NameFairfax City (Independent City)
PopulationApproximately 25,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesFairfax City
Interstates and HighwaysI-66, I-495, US-50, US-29
FIPS Code51-600
Total Area6.3 square miles (6.0 sq mi land, 0.3 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (Direction)Fairfax County (Surrounded By)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (ET)
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.8462°N, 77.3064°W
EtymologyNamed after Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron
Major LandmarksFairfax County Courthouse, George Mason University, Ratcliffe-Allison House
WebsiteFairfax City Website

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