Manassas City Map, Virginia
Manassas is an independent city in Northern Virginia, located about 30 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., in the Piedmont region. Its convenient location provides easy access to major highways and makes it an important community within the Washington metropolitan area.
The city covers roughly 9.5 square miles and is completely surrounded by Prince William County. U.S. Route 28 serves as one of its main transportation routes, connecting Manassas with nearby communities and major roadways.
Manassas is especially well known for its Civil War history. The First and Second Battles of Bull Run were fought nearby, and the Manassas National Battlefield Park preserves these important historic sites.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Manassas City (Independent City) |
| Population | Approximately 42,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Manassas City |
| Interstates and Highways | I-66, US-28, US-29 |
| FIPS Code | 51-683 |
| Total Area | 9.5 square miles (land only) |
| Adjacent Counties (Direction) | Prince William County (West), Manassas Park City (East) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Virginia |
| Coordinates | 38.7509°N, 77.4753°W |
| Etymology | Named after the city of Manassas in Virginia, itself named after the Manassas Gap Railway |
| Major Landmarks | Manassas National Battlefield Park, Old Town Manassas, Manassas Museum, Historic Train Depot |