Franconia, Virginia
Franconia: census designated place
About
Franconia is a CDP located in the county of Fairfax in the U.S. state of Virginia.
Quick Facts about Franconia
| Population | 18,245 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| County | Fairfax County |
| Different from | Franconia |
| Area | 9.03 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.7821,-77.1464 |
| Altitude | 249 feet / 76 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 19:19:16 (22nd April 2026) |
| Weather | 73℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Franconia is located at 38°46'55"N 77°8'47"W (38.7820600, -77.1463700).
Franconia map
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Weather
Rain showers likely before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of prec...
7-Day ForecastPeople born in Franconia (19)
People born in Franconia, including German organist and composer, and member of the prominent musical Hasse family Peter Hasse, German saint Sebaldus, Medieval German chronicler Lambert of Hersfeld, .
More notable people
- Dismar Degen (Dutch painter (1686-1753)) he was born in 01/01/1700
- Nicolaus Pruckner (German mathematician, astronomer and theologian) he was born in 01/01/1494
- Monika Reithofer (German actress) she was born in 14/03/1986
- Leopold Rotenburger (organ builder) he was born in 01/01/1568
- Georg Kreß (German writer) he was born in 03/01/1965
- Manfred Götzl (German judge) he was born in 12/12/1953
- Jean-Bernard Kaupert (Swiss musician, choir director and composer (1786-1863)) he was born in 27/04/1786
- Willi Weiß (handball player) he was born in 04/05/1956
- Heinrich von Kettenbach (German theologian) he was born in 01/01/1500
- Georg Poss (German composer and trumpeter) he was born in 01/01/1570
- Andreas Pringsheim (character from Thomas Mann's Buddenbrooks)
- Wilhelm Kolm he was born in 01/01/1650
- Ernst Ludwig Marschalch von Herrengosserstätt he was born in 01/01/1661
- Wigand Koeln
- Konrad von Wallenrode (Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights) he was born in 01/01/1330
- Poppo von Osterna (Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights) he was born in 01/01/1200
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Franconia, VA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 427894 | CET-Alexandria | Alexandria (VA) | 22312 |
Nearby Transit Stations (23)
Rail and bus stations connected to Franconia, VA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALX | Union Station | 110 Callahan Drive | RAIL |
| LOR | Lorton station | 8006 Lorton Road | RAIL |
| BCV | Burke Centre | 10399 Premier Court | RAIL |
| WDB | Woodbridge station | 1040 Express Way | RAIL |
| WAS | Washington Union Station | 50 Massachusetts Ave NE | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Franconia.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Kingstown Post Office | Alexandria (VA) | 22315 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Franconia, Pennsylvania township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania with a population of 13,500 people.
- Franconia, Minnesota township in Chisago County, Minnesota with a population of 1,902 people.
- Franconia, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire with a population of 1,116 people.
Other cities in Fairfax County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fairfax County , VA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Reston | 58,404 | Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States |
| McLean | 48,115 | A city in Fairfax County, Virginia. |
| Burke | 41,055 | A census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia. |
| Annandale | 41,008 | Census designated place in Virginia, United Stetes |
| Oakton | 34,166 | Unincorporated community in Virginia |
| Herndon | 24,573 | Town in Virginia, United States |
| Baileys Crossroads | 23,643 | Census designated place |
| Lincolnia | 22,855 | Census designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States |
| West Springfield | 22,460 | City in Hampden County, Massachusetts |
| Rose Hill | 20,226 | City in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States |
| Tysons Corner | 19,627 | Unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States |
| Lorton | 18,610 | Census designated place |
| Idylwood | 17,288 | Census designated place |
| Vienna | 16,518 | Town in Fairfax County, Virginia |
| Wolf Trap | 16,131 | Census designated place |
| Fort Hunt | 16,045 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Franconia distances to largest Virginia cities