Emporia Virginia Map

About Emporia, Virginia

Emporia is a locality in Emporia (city), Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,547. The population density is 328.1 people per km². Emporia is located at 36.6860°N, 77.5425°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23847.

Emporia rests at the confluence of the Nottoway and Meherrin rivers, a place where the flatlands of the coastal plain begin to give way to the gentler contours of the Piedmont. It lies 38.2 miles south-southwest of Petersburg, VA (from Petersburg, VA: bearing 192°T), and is situated 16.7 miles north-northeast of Roanoke Rapids. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a humid sweetness, a scent of damp earth and sun-baked pine needles that speaks of long, warm seasons. The sky often stretches out in a vast, uninterrupted expanse, a canvas for clouds that drift lazily across the horizon, their shadows painting fleeting patterns on the verdant fields. This is a landscape shaped by water and sun, a region where the land breathes a slow, steady rhythm. The history of Emporia is deeply entwined with the waterways that define its geography, serving as vital arteries for trade and settlement since colonial times. Originally established as a hub for agricultural commerce, its economy historically revolved around the rich soils that yielded tobacco and cotton, commodities that shaped the fortunes of the region for centuries. While the agricultural roots remain, Emporia has also diversified, embracing light manufacturing and logistics, positioning itself as a strategic point for distribution. The memory of older economies, of mule-drawn wagons and riverboats laden with goods, still lingers in the quiet hum of modern industry. The cultural character of Emporia is one of quiet resilience and a deep-seated sense of community, echoing the courteous traditions of the Old Dominion. The historic Greensville County Courthouse, a stately structure, stands as a silent witness to generations of local governance and civic life. While no globally recognized figures hail directly from Emporia, the town fosters a strong local pride, celebrated through annual events like the Greensville County Fair, which brings together neighbors for a week of fellowship, agricultural displays, and hometown entertainment. The spirit of Emporia is found in its people, in the steady pulse of everyday life that continues to unfold along its riverbanks.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Emporia, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.685983, -77.542481. 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 Emporia and Emporia (city).

Detailed location data for Emporia includes the ZIP code (23847), telephone area code (804), county seat of Emporia (city), and school district assignment (Emporia City 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 Emporia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.