Map of Virginia Counties

Virginia is divided into 95 counties and 38 independent cities, each functioning as county-equivalents for census and administration. Use the interactive maps below to explore these regions and their boundaries. Download free maps or learn more about creating a custom map of Virginia to visualize your own data.

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List of Counties (95)

List of 95 counties
#CountyCounty seatYear founded
1Accomac1663
2Charlottesville1744
3Covington1822
4Amelia1735
5Amherst1761
6Appomattox1845
7Arlington1846
8Staunton1738
9Warm Springs1791
10Bedford1754
11Bland1861
12Fincastle1770
13Lawrenceville1720
14Grundy1858
15Buckingham1761
16Rustburg1782
17Bowling Green1728
18Hillsville1842
19Charles City1634
20Charlotte Court House1765
21Chesterfield1749
22Berryville1836
23New Castle1851
24Culpeper1749
25Cumberland1749
26Clintwood1880
27Dinwiddie1752
28Tappahannock1692
29Fairfax1742
30Warrenton1759
31Floyd1831
32Palmyra1777
33Rocky Mount1786
34Winchester1738
35Pearisburg1806
36Gloucester1651
37Goochland1728
38Independence1793
39Stanardsville1838
40Emporia1781
41Halifax1752
42Hanover1721
43Laurel1617
44Martinsville1777
45Monterey1847
46Isle of Wight1634
47Williamsburg1617
48King and Queen1691
49King George1721
50King William1702
51Lancaster1651
52Jonesville1793
53Leesburg1757
54Louisa1742
55Lunenburg1746
56Madison1793
57Mathews1791
58Boydton1765
59Saluda1673
60Christiansburg1777
61Lovingston1808
62New Kent1654
63Eastville1634
64Heathsville1648
65Nottoway1789
66Orange1734
67Luray1831
68Stuart1791
69Chatham1767
70Powhatan1777
71Farmville1754
72Prince George1703
73Manassas1731
74Pulaski1839
75Washington1833
76Warsaw1692
77Salem1838
78Lexington1778
79Harrisonburg1778
80Lebanon1786
81Gate City1814
82Woodstock1772
83Marion1832
84Courtland1749
85Spotsylvania Courthouse1721
86Stafford1664
87Surry1652
88Sussex1754
89Tazewell1800
90Front Royal1836
91Abingdon1777
92Montross1653
93Wise1856
94Wytheville1790
95Yorktown1634

Virginia Counties: Key Facts

  • Total number of counties: 95 counties
  • Independent cities (county-equivalents): 38, totaling 133 county-level units
  • Largest county by area: Pittsylvania County - 978 square miles (2,533 km²)
  • Smallest county by area: Arlington County - 26 square miles (67 km²)
  • Most populous county: Fairfax County - 1,150,309 residents
  • Least populous county: Highland County - 2,232 residents
  • Most populous independent city: Virginia Beach - 459,470 residents
  • Least populous independent city: Norton - 2,687 residents
  • State capital (independent city): Richmond, population 226,610
  • Total state area: approximately 42,775 square miles (110,787 km²)
  • Time zone: Eastern Time (ET)
  • Bordering states: Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia and District of Columbia (D.C.)

Interesting and Fun Facts

  • Independent cities system: Virginia has the largest number of independent cities in the U.S.
  • Third-most county-level units: With 133 county-level units, Virginia ranks third in the U.S.
  • Extreme population contrast: Fairfax County has over 500 times the population of Highland County in a slightly smaller area.
  • Highland County: Known as “Virginia’s Switzerland” due to its mountainous terrain and low population density.
  • Pittsylvania County: Bigger in land area than the entire state of Rhode Island.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Virginia has 95 counties. In addition, there are 38 independent cities that are treated as county-equivalents, totaling 133 county-level jurisdictions.

The largest county in Virginia by land area is Pittsylvania County, covering 978 square miles (2,533 km²).

The smallest county by land area is Arlington County, covering 26 square miles (67 km²).

The most populous county in Virginia is Fairfax County, with a population of 1,150,309 residents.

Virginia has 38 independent cities. These cities are separate from any county and are treated as county-equivalents. They became separate through charters and legislative actions in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Historical county maps of Virginia are preserved by the Library of Congress and state archives. An example is an 1860 “County map of Virginia and North Carolina” by S. A. Mitchell.

You can use Ultimaps to create custom maps of Virginia. Color-code counties manually or upload data, place pins, customize look and feel, and export to PNG, PDF, or SVG.