Callao Virginia Map

About Callao, Virginia

Callao is a locality in Northumberland County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 12.0 people per km². Callao is located at 37.9693°N, 76.5597°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 22435.

Callao rests on the Northern Neck of Virginia, a peninsula defined by the broad embrace of the Potomac River to the north and the Rappahannock River to the south, its landscape a gentle unfolding of fertile bottomlands and pine-studded forests that slope toward the Chesapeake Bay. It lies 14.2 miles southwest of Saint Marys, MD (from Saint Marys, MD: bearing 229°T), and is situated 18.8 miles south of Great Mills. The air here, especially in the humid breath of summer, carries the faint, briny tang of distant salt water, a constant reminder of the region’s maritime heritage, and the sunlight often filters through the dense canopy of oak and maple with a softened, almost burnished quality, painting shifting patterns on the dusty roads and weathered clapboard homes. Creeks and tidal marshes thread through the terrain, their still waters reflecting the stoic, unchanging green of cypress and the delicate lace of Spanish moss, creating a quiet, introspective beauty that speaks of ages past. The history of Callao is deeply intertwined with the ebb and flow of Virginia's colonial and agricultural past, a story etched into the very soil where generations of farmers once coaxed tobacco from the rich earth, their livelihoods tied to the fortunes of the Chesapeake trade. While the grand plantations of lore may have faded, the echoes of that era persist in the quiet routines and the enduring spirit of this place, a spirit that now finds expression in a more diversified local economy, with agriculture still playing a vital role, alongside small businesses and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that draws visitors to its shores and waterways. The community itself, though small, possesses a distinct character, a blend of the courteous Old Dominion register and a practical, forward-looking sensibility, where the pace of life allows for contemplation and a deep connection to the land and its enduring legacy.

About This Callao Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Callao, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.969298, -76.559677. 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 Callao and Northumberland County.

Detailed location data for Callao includes the ZIP code (22435), telephone area code (540), county seat of Northumberland County (Heathsville), 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 Callao is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.