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Alfonso, Virginia
Alfonso, Virginia is located in Virginia
Alfonso, Virginia
Alfonso, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Alfonso, Virginia is located in the United States
Alfonso, Virginia
Alfonso, Virginia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Virginia
County Lancaster
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)

Alfonso is a small place in Lancaster County, Virginia, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Alfonso is a place where people live and work. However, it doesn't have its own mayor or town council. The local services, like roads and schools, are usually managed by the county government. Think of it as a neighborhood that's part of a bigger area.

Where is Alfonso Located?

Alfonso is found in Lancaster County, Virginia. This county is in the eastern part of the state of Virginia. Virginia is one of the states on the east coast of the United States. Alfonso is located near the water, which is common for many places in this part of Virginia.

People and Numbers in Alfonso

In 2010, about 4,334 people lived in the area that includes Alfonso. This number helps us understand how many neighbors there are. The special code for mail delivery in Alfonso is 22503. This is called a ZIP code, and it helps the postal service deliver letters and packages to the right place.

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