Aquia Virginia Map

About Aquia, Virginia

Aquia is a locality in Stafford County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,200. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Aquia is located at 38.4823°N, 77.3866°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22554.

Aquia rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and earth, where the land gently slopes toward the tidal embrace of the Potomac River. It lies 2.2 miles east of Garrisonville, VA (from Garrisonville, VA: bearing 90°T), and is situated 8.9 miles southwest of Cherry Hill. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of the coastal plain, a constant reminder of the nearby waterways. Fields of green, often bearing the promise of future harvest, stretch out under a sky that can shift from a brilliant cerulean to a soft, diffused gray in a matter of hours. The trees, a mix of sturdy oaks and slender pines, stand sentinel along the edges of cultivated land and marshy inlets, their leaves rustling with a sound that seems to hold the quiet wisdom of the region. Even the light at dusk seems to linger here, casting long, painterly shadows across the land before the stars begin their slow, silent climb. The history of Aquia is deeply entwined with the flow of the Potomac and the fertile soil it nourished. For centuries, this area was a vital artery for trade and settlement, a place where the tidewater's bounty met the inland's resources. The economy, once anchored by agriculture and the extraction of its rich clay deposits, now reflects a blend of its enduring roots and a modern industriousness, with proximity to larger economic centers influencing its character. The distinctive red brick that has long been a hallmark of Aquia's architecture speaks to this geological heritage, a tangible link to the earth itself. Travelers passing through often remark on a certain enduring grace, a quiet dignity that seems to have weathered the passage of time, much like the old trees that line its byways.

About This Aquia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Aquia, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.482346, -77.386649. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Aquia and Stafford County.

Detailed location data for Aquia includes the ZIP code (22554), telephone area code (540), county seat of Stafford County (Stafford), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Aquia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.