Ravensworth, Virginia facts for kids
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Ravensworth, Virginia
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Light industrial street scene in Ravensworth, August, 2017
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 Ravensworth, Virginia
Location in Northern Virginia
Ravensworth, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Ravensworth, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fairfax |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.88 sq mi (2.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 265 ft (81 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,466 |
| • Density | 2,790/sq mi (1,077.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
22151
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| FIPS code | 51-65776 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584907 |
Ravensworth is a census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. Its name reflects Ravensworth plantation, farmed since the 18th century and manor house of which burned under mysterious circumstanced on August 1, 1926. The Ravensworth Farm subdivision was developed in the early 1960s. The 2010 census lists the area's population as 2,466. It is part of the Washington metropolitan area.
Geography
Ravensworth is in eastern Fairfax County, bordered by the Capital Beltway to the northeast, Braddock Road to the north, Accotink Creek to the west, Lake Accotink to the south, and Flag Run to the southeast. Neighboring communities are Wakefield to the north, North Springfield to the east, and Kings Park to the south and west. Downtown Washington, D.C. is 14 miles (23 km) to the northeast.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Ravensworth CDP has a total area of 0.98 square miles (2.54 km2), of which 0.88 square miles (2.29 km2) is land and 0.10 square miles (0.26 km2), or 10.02%, is water.
The Ravensworth Farm community has a neighborhood pool and a civic association, and is home to the notorious Golden Ravens. The Ravensworth Shopping Center has stores including 7-Eleven, The Swiss Bakery, Lotte Plaza Market, and Jersey Mike's Subs..
Economy
The corporate headquarters of Ensco is physically located in Ravensworth CDP, with a Springfield postal address.
Education
Fairfax County Public Schools operates Ravensworth Elementary School in the CDP.
See also
In Spanish: Ravensworth (Virginia) para niños
