Matoaca Virginia Map

About Matoaca, Virginia

Matoaca is a locality in Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,724. The population density is 367.7 people per km². Matoaca is located at 37.2304°N, 77.4775°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23803.

Matoaca rests on the eastern edge of Chesterfield County, where the land begins its slow, almost imperceptible descent from the Piedmont's gentle swells toward the tidewater's embrace. It lies 3.8 miles west-southwest of Colonial Heights, VA (from Colonial Heights, VA: bearing 256°T), and is situated 4.2 miles west of Petersburg. Here, the Appomattox River, a ribbon of brown water carrying the sediment of inland journeys, carves a sinuous path, its banks often softened by stands of willow and sycamore that lean toward the current. The air, particularly in the humid embrace of summer, carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a subtle perfume that clings to the asphalt and the weathered clapboard of houses. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy of oaks and maples, falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the quiet stillness of a rural afternoon. The history of Matoaca is a quiet whisper carried on the river's flow, an echo of agricultural roots and the enduring spirit of those who worked this land. Once a vital point of transit, its economy has long been tied to the bounty of the soil and the river's commerce, though the modern pulse of nearby urban centers now lends a different rhythm. The legacy of colonial endeavors and the somber memories of conflict are etched into the very character of the region, a subtle undercurrent beneath the present-day comings and goings. Travelers passing through Matoaca might notice the unassuming grace of its older homes, their porches offering a welcoming shade, and the way the sky seems to stretch wider here, a vast canvas of ever-changing blues and grays.

About This Matoaca Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Matoaca, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.230428, -77.477485. 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 Matoaca and Chesterfield County.

Detailed location data for Matoaca includes the ZIP code (23803), telephone area code (804), county seat of Chesterfield County (Chesterfield Court House), and school district assignment (Chesterfield 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 Matoaca is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.