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Alexandria cityVirginia

Alexandria is an independent city in Virginia, the seat of the former Alexandria County. Founded in 1749 and named after Philip Alexander Jr., it separated from the surrounding county in 1902.

  • Founded1749
  • Named forPhilip Alexander Jr.
  • Land area15 sq mi + 0.4 sq mi water
  • Population159,467 2020 Census
  • Parcels mapped47,414 checked 15 October 2026
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ArlingtonDistrict of Columbia, DCFairfaxPrince George's, MD Census outline

Where it is

Alexandria on the map of Virginia

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History

Founded in 1749

An old deed may name a county that no longer exists, or a boundary that has since moved.

Alexandria began as a town in 1749, named after Philip Alexander Jr. In 1902, it became an independent city, separate from Alexandria County (now Arlington). Over the following decades, Alexandria gained small areas from Arlington and Fairfax counties through 1973.

Boundary changes from the Newberry Library, Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

  1. 1902
    Independent city separated Alexandria made an independent city, 1st class, from Alexandria (now Arlington).
    Arlington separated
    · Bain, "Body Incorporate," 18-21; Swindler, 10:166, 169
  2. 1915
    Gained territory Independent city of Alexandria gained small areas from Alexandria (now Arlington) and Fairfax.
    from Arlingtonfrom Fairfax
    · Bain, Annexation, [240]; Alexandria Planning Dept., correspondence, January 1990
  3. 1930
    Gained territory Independent city of Alexandria gained from Arlington and Fairfax.
    from Arlingtonfrom Fairfax
    · Alexandria Planning Dept., correspondence, January 1990; Bain, Annexation, [243]
  4. 1952
    Gained territory Independent city of Alexandria gained from Fairfax.
    from Fairfax
    · Alexandria Planning Dept., correspondence, January 1990; Bain, Annexation, [245]
  5. c. 1973
    Gained territory Independent city of Alexandria gained small area from Fairfax.
    from Fairfax
    · Alexandria Planning Dept., correspondence, January 1990

Land and parcels

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People and land

Alexandria by the Census

Population
159,467 2020 Census count
Housing units
80,479 2020 Census count
Land area
15 square miles
Water area
0.4 square miles
People per sq mi
10,674 population ÷ land area

Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Census; US Census Bureau, 2020 Gazetteer Files. Not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

Rules and offices

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Questions

Common questions about Alexandria city

When was Alexandria city founded?
Alexandria city was founded in 1749, and named after Philip Alexander Jr..
Is there an online parcel map for Alexandria city?
Yes. Virginia Geographic Information Network (VGIN), Virginia Department of Emergency Management publishes a parcel map of 47,414 parcels, rated good enough here. You can click any parcel on it in Parcel Chart's free map, no sign-in needed.
Has Alexandria city's boundary or name changed?
Atlas of Historical County Boundaries records 5 changes for Alexandria city. Since then the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries records 5 later changes, chiefly involving Fairfax County and Arlington County.
Is my lot in a flood zone?
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