Capron Virginia Map

About Capron, Virginia

Capron is a locality in Southampton County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 148. The population density is 136.3 people per km². Capron is located at 36.7110°N, 77.2000°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23829.

Capron rests in the gentle cradle of southeastern Virginia, a place where the broad, fertile plains of the Piedmont begin to yield to the softer contours of the Coastal Plain. It lies 34.2 miles west of Suffolk, VA (from Suffolk, VA: bearing 268°T), and is situated 15.5 miles west of Franklin. The land here unfurls in wide, sun-drenched fields, stitched together by the darker threads of dense woodlands, primarily pine and oak, that flank the occasional meandering creek. The air, especially in the languid afternoons of summer, carries the faint, sweet perfume of ripening agriculture, a subtle scent that mingles with the earthy aroma of turned soil. Sunlight, when it breaks through the humid haze, often falls in broad, golden swathes, illuminating the dust motes dancing above the asphalt ribbons of country roads that crisscross the landscape like aged veins. The story of Capron is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of its surroundings, a legacy that has shaped its quiet existence for generations. Historically, tobacco and peanuts were the lifeblood of this region, their cultivation dictating the pace of life and the very character of its settlements. Though the agricultural landscape has diversified, the echoes of those early cash crops still resonate in the weathered barns and the enduring spirit of hard work that defines the local economy. Life in Capron flows with a steady, unhurried cadence, a marked contrast to the bustling metropolises that lie further afield, fostering a sense of neighborly connection where familiar faces greet each other with a courteous nod.

About This Capron Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Capron, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.710984, -77.199968. 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 Capron and Southampton County.

Detailed location data for Capron includes the ZIP code (23829), telephone area code (804), county seat of Southampton County (Courtland), and school district assignment (Southampton County Public Schools). 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 Capron is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.