Hayfield, Fairfax County, Virginia facts for kids
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Hayfield, Fairfax County, Virginia
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Shops at the Hayfield Shopping Center
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Hayfield Farm
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 Hayfield, Fairfax County, Virginia
Location in Northern Virginia
Hayfield, Fairfax County, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Hayfield, Fairfax County, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fairfax |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km2) |
| • Land | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
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| • Total | 3,909 |
| • Density | 3,049/sq mi (1,177.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
22310
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| FIPS code | 51-35912 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584856 |
Hayfield is a community located in Fairfax County, Virginia, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population statistics. However, it is not an officially incorporated city or town. In 2010, the population of Hayfield was 3,909 people.
Where is Hayfield Located?
Hayfield is found in the southeastern part of Fairfax County. It shares its borders with several other communities. To the northwest, you will find Kingstowne. Rose Hill is located to the north of Hayfield. To the east, it borders Groveton. Finally, Fort Belvoir is situated to the south.
The main road that goes through Hayfield is Telegraph Road. This road travels northeast about 5 miles (8 km) to Alexandria. It also goes southwest about 4 miles (6 km) to U.S. Route 1 at Pohick.
Hayfield's Land and Water
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Hayfield covers a total area of 3.6 square kilometers (about 1.4 square miles). Most of this area is land, measuring 3.3 square kilometers (1.3 square miles). The remaining part is water, which is about 0.3 square kilometers (0.1 square miles). This means about 8.14% of Hayfield's total area is water.
A significant portion of Hayfield's land, about 199.9 acres (0.31 square miles), is used by the United States Coast Guard Navigation Center. This center plays an important role in navigation for the Coast Guard.
Education in Hayfield
Fairfax County Public Schools is the system that manages the public schools in Hayfield. This school system provides education for students in the area.
One of the main schools is Hayfield Secondary School. This school has been serving students in grades nine through 12 since 1968. Right across Telegraph Road from the secondary school is Hayfield Elementary. This elementary school provides education for younger students.
