Brunswick Virginia Map

About Brunswick, Virginia

Brunswick is a locality in Brunswick County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Brunswick is located at 36.6476°N, 77.8705°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23893.

Brunswick, Virginia, rests in the heart of Southside Virginia, a region characterized by gently sloping terrain that transitions from the broader Piedmont towards the flatter coastal plain. It lies 17.6 miles northwest of Roanoke Rapids, NC (from Roanoke Rapids, NC: bearing 317°T), and is situated 18.4 miles west of Emporia. The landscape around Brunswick is a mosaic of agricultural fields, primarily dedicated to soybeans and corn, interspersed with stands of mature pine and hardwood forests. Creeks and smaller rivers, their waters often the color of brewed tea from tannins leached from fallen leaves, meander through the countryside, reflecting the pale blue of the sky on clear days. The air here often carries the earthy scent of turned soil and the fainter, sweeter perfume of honeysuckle in bloom during the warmer months, a subtle fragrance that seems to cling to the very air. The history of Brunswick is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of Virginia, particularly its long association with tobacco cultivation. This legacy, though its prominence has waned, still informs the character of the county, a place where the pace of life feels measured, mirroring the seasonal cycles of planting and harvest. While not a large economic hub, Brunswick supports itself through a combination of farming, forestry, and a growing number of small businesses that cater to the local population. Travelers passing through Brunswick often note the quiet dignity of its older homes, some bearing the architectural echoes of generations past, and the friendly, unhurried interactions encountered in its local gathering places.

About This Brunswick Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Brunswick, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.647647, -77.870546. 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 Brunswick and Brunswick County.

Detailed location data for Brunswick includes the ZIP code (23868), telephone area code (804), county seat of Brunswick County (Lawrenceville), 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 Brunswick is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.