Alexandria
Alexandria is an independent city in Northern Virginia, United States. It lies on the western bank of the Potomac River approximately 7 miles south of Washington, D.C. The city's population of 159,467 at the 2020 census made it the sixth-most populous city in Virginia and 169th-most populous city in the U.S.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include George Washington Masonic National Memorial and Jones Point Light.
George Washington Masonic National Memorial
Photo: Jovianeye, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The George Washington Masonic National Memorial is a Masonic building and memorial located in Alexandria, Virginia, outside Washington, D.C. It is dedicated to the memory of George Washington, first president of the United States and charter Master of Alexandria Lodge No.
Jones Point Light
Lighthouse
Photo: AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Jones Point Light is a small river lighthouse located on the Potomac River in Alexandria, Virginia. It was built in 1855.
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Shop
Museum
Photo: Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY 3.0.
The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Shop/Museum is a historic apothecary's shop in Alexandria, Virginia, that has been preserved as a museum. During its working life, it was owned by generations of a Quaker family.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include National Harbor and Crystal City.
National Harbor
Photo: MamaGeek, CC BY-SA 3.0.
National Harbor is in Prince George's County, Maryland. Home to Marriott's Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor is a common destination for people traveling to the Washington DC area for conventions and business.
Crystal City
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Crystal City is the secondary "downtown" area of Arlington, Virginia, after the Rosslyn–Ballston Corridor. This article also includes the nearby neighborhoods of Pentagon City, Arlington Ridge, and Aurora Highlands.
Alexandria
- Also known as: “City of Alexandria”
- Location: Virginia, South, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
38.8048° or 38° 48′ 17″ northLongitude
-77.0469° or 77° 2′ 49″ westPopulation
140,000Elevation
39 feet (12 metres)Open location code
87C4RX33+W6GeoNames ID
4744106
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikipedia.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Alexandria from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
“Alexandria” goes by many names.
- French: “Ville d’Alexandria”
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Alexandria”.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Alexandria Historic District and Rosemont Historic District.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Lyceum Museum and Christ Episcopal Church.
Virginia: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Richmond, Arlington, Virginia Beach, and Norfolk.
Curious Places to Discover
Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.
About Mapcarta. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, except for photos, directions, and the map. Description text is based on the Wikipedia page “Alexandria”. Photo: AlbertHerring, CC BY 3.0.