Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax is an independent city of Virginia in the United States.
| City of Fairfax | |
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 Location of Fairfax in Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 38°51′9″N 77°18′15″W / 38.85250°N 77.30417°WCoordinates: 38°51′9″N 77°18′15″W / 38.85250°N 77.30417°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Virginia |
| Pre-incorporation County |  Fairfax County (none after incorporation – Independent city) |
| Founded | 1869 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council–manager government |
| • Mayor | David L. Meyer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.27 sq mi (16.25 km2) |
| • Land | 6.24 sq mi (16.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 24,146 |
| • Density | 3,851.0/sq mi (1,485.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 22030–22033 |
| FIPS code | 51-26496[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1498476[3] |
| Website | www |
Fairfax, Virginia Media
Fairfax Court House, Virginia, with Union soldiers in front and on the roof during the American Civil War in June 1863
Piney Branch Mill was part of the Hope Park estate of Edward Payne in the 1800s.
The 2014 July 4th parade's dance group Fraternidad Tinkus Wapury
The 2010 4th of July parade participants Clifton Horse Society and audience
The 2011 4th of July parade participants Just Klownin Virginia Car Club
The junction of US 29, US 50, and VA State Rt. 237 in Fairfax
A Northeast Regional train at Burke Centre station in August 2010
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References
- ↑ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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