Woodburn, Fairfax County, Virginia facts for kids
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Woodburn, Fairfax County, Virginia
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Apartment complex in Woodburn; the back of Inova Fairfax Hospital can be seen in the near distance
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 Woodburn, Fairfax County, Virginia
Location in Northern Virginia
Woodburn, Fairfax County, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Woodburn, Fairfax County, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fairfax |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.80 sq mi (7.25 km2) |
| • Land | 2.78 sq mi (7.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 290 ft (90 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 8,797 |
| • Density | 3,054/sq mi (1,179.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
22003, 22031
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| FIPS code | 51-87333 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584938 |
Woodburn is a special kind of community in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It's called a census-designated place, which means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town. In 2020, about 8,797 people lived there.
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Where is Woodburn Located?
Woodburn is found in Fairfax County, Virginia. It has clear borders that help define its area.
What are Woodburn's Borders?
- To the east, you'll find the Capital Beltway (I-495). This is a big highway that goes around Washington, D.C..
- To the north, it's bordered by Arlington Boulevard (US 50).
- Prosperity Avenue marks its western edge.
- To the south, it's next to Little River Turnpike (SR 236).
What Communities are Nearby?
Woodburn is surrounded by several other communities:
- Annandale is to the east.
- Wakefield is to the south.
- Mantua is to the west.
- Merrifield is to the north.
- West Falls Church is at the northeast corner.
How Far is Woodburn from Major Cities?
- The city of Fairfax is about 4 miles (6.4 km) to the west. You can get there using US 50 or SR 236.
- Downtown Washington, D.C. is about 12 miles (19 km) to the east.
Woodburn's Size and Land
The total area of Woodburn is about 2.8 square miles (7.25 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.
How Much Land and Water Does Woodburn Have?
- About 2.77 square miles (7.19 square kilometers) of Woodburn is land.
- Only a small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water. This means less than 1% of Woodburn is covered by water.
Important Places in Woodburn
One of the most important places in Woodburn is Inova Fairfax Hospital. This is a large hospital that serves many people in the area.
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Apartment complex in Woodburn; the back of Inova Fairfax Hospital can be seen in the near distance
