Woodlawn, Fairfax County, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Woodlawn, Fairfax County, Virginia
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Apartment complex in Woodlawn, typical of those found locally in the Route 1 corridor
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 Woodlawn, Fairfax County, Virginia
Location in Northern Virginia
Woodlawn, Fairfax County, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Woodlawn, Fairfax County, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fairfax |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.31 sq mi (5.98 km2) |
| • Land | 2.30 sq mi (5.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 20,859 |
| • Density | 9,051/sq mi (3,494.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
22309
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| FIPS code | 51-87430 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584939 |
Woodlawn is a special kind of community in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It's called a census-designated place. This means it's an area that the government defines for counting people, but it's not an officially incorporated town or city.
In 2010, about 20,804 people lived in Woodlawn. By 2020, the population grew to 20,859.
Woodlawn was created from parts of the Mount Vernon area. It stretches from Fort Belvoir in the west to Little Hunting Creek. It follows U.S. Route 1 on its southern side. To the north, you'll find Huntley Meadows Park.
The historic Woodlawn Plantation is located in the southwest part of the area. The Fairfax County Park Authority also manages local parks here. These parks offer fun places for people to play and relax.
Learning in Woodlawn: Schools and Education
Kids in Woodlawn go to schools run by Fairfax County Public Schools. There are two elementary schools right in the area. These are Woodlawn Elementary School and Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School. They help young students learn and grow.
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- In Spanish: Woodlawn (condado de Fairfax) para niños
