Newington Forest, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Newington Forest, Virginia
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Houses in Newington Forest CDP, January 2018
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 Newington Forest, Virginia
Location in Northern Virginia
Newington Forest, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Newington Forest, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fairfax |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km2) |
| • Land | 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 290 ft (90 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,957 |
| • Density | 3,754/sq mi (1,449.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
22079, 22153
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| FIPS code | 51-55758 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584893 |
Newington Forest is a special kind of community located in Fairfax County, Virginia, in the United States. It's called a "census-designated place" because the government counts the people living there for official records. In 2020, about 12,957 people called Newington Forest home. This area is also part of the larger Washington metropolitan area, which includes the big city of Washington, D.C.. Newington Forest includes its main neighborhood and other smaller areas near Springfield and Lorton.
Exploring Newington Forest's Location
Newington Forest is found in the southern part of Fairfax County. It has natural borders like Silver Brook and Rocky Branch to the south. To the east, you'll find Pohick Creek. The Fairfax County Parkway (also known as State Route 286) is to the north. Hooes Road is to the west, and Silverbrook Road is to the southwest.
Nearby Communities
Newington Forest is surrounded by several other communities:
- Burke is located to the north.
- West Springfield is at the northeast corner.
- Newington is to the east.
- Laurel Hill is to the south.
- Crosspointe and South Run are to the west.
Pohick Road runs right through the middle of Newington Forest. If you travel northeast, downtown Washington, D.C. is about 19 miles away. The city of Fairfax is about 10 miles to the northwest.
Land and Water Area
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the total area of Newington Forest is about 8.7 square kilometers (which is about 3.4 square miles). Most of this area, about 8.6 square kilometers (3.3 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.04 square miles), is water. This means only a tiny portion, about 1.36%, is covered by water.
See also
In Spanish: Newington Forest (Virginia) para niños
